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Wesley Thurston Obituary

Wesley Bert Thurston, better known as Wes, passed away on Sept. 25, 2024, in his hometown of Shelbyville.

A service to celebrate Wes's life will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 12 Noon at the Freeman Family Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Friends and Family may gather from 10 am until the time of the service.

Interment will be at Blue Ridge Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 90, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9929.

Online condolences may be shared with Wesley's family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Shelbyville News on Sep. 26, 2024.

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American Heart Association

September 27, 2024

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Tom Theobald

September 26, 2024

Old co-worker (from 50 years ago) and friend, R.I.P. . Tom Theobald
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Memorial Events
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Sep

30

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Freeman Family Funeral Homes

819 South Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176

Sep

30

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Freeman Family Funeral Homes

819 South Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176

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Freeman Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel - Shelbyvill

819 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176

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