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James H. Fetherston 1929 - 2008 PITTSFIELD -- James H. Fetherston, 79, passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. James was born Sept. 16, 1929, in Pittsfield, to John and Elaine Fetherston. He graduated from Dalton High School in 1948. He joined the Air Force the same year and retired in 1970. He served in Korea, worked on the Berlin Air Lift and served two tours in Vietnam, for which he received a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and six unit citations. He then went to work for Southwestern Bell and retired in 1983. He also worked for several marketing companies, finally retiring in 1991. James was a great lover of sports and enjoyed cooking for his family during the holidays. He was preceded in death by parents, John and Elaine Fetherston, and sister, Jackie Martin. He leaves his loving wife, Billie; son, David Fetherston; daughter, Nancy Needham and husband, Perry; sister, Sally Steele of North Carolina; brother, Richard Fetherston of New York; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. FUNERAL NOTICE: Services are 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Chapel. Burial, Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Rd., 817-336-0584

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Nov. 2, 2008.

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William Fetherston

November 3, 2008

This is a word of condolence from another long lost Fetherston from Mass. I am Jimmy's first cousin as our fathers were brothers, "Dewey" and Cliff. I was surprised to hear from Barbara that Aunt Edith is still alive. Her tombstone is next to my parents in St. Joseph's cemetery. May Jimmy rest in peace.

Barbara Wise Woodin

November 2, 2008

To the Family of my cousin Jimmy, Jim's father and my Mother were brother and Sister,I was younger than Jimmy but remember he was a great joker! For the rest of the Fetherston's Aunt Edith is still living at the age of 96, in a Nursing Home in Medway, Ma. near Donna. Our sympathy to the Family.

Charlene & Roger Luce

November 2, 2008

Our Love to you &Your family. Our .prayer's are with you Billie
Love
Charlene & Roger

Jamie & Jeff Webb

November 2, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

What Makes A Dad"
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagles' flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece complete,
And so He called it Dad.
*Author: unknown

Our deepest sympathy.

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