James H. Cruthis

CRUTHIS, James H., 74, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away April 19, 2009, in Sun City Center, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Roselyn; son, Christ-opher Cruthis; daughter, Jennifer (Michael) Sampey; two grandsons, Gregory Cruthis and Dustin Cooklin; and brother, David Cruthis. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, John. He was graduate of the University of Michigan and Xavier University, and he was a member of the University of Michigan Alumni Club, Sun City Center Art Club, Manatee Art Center, Brandon League of Fine Arts, and JPO Committee of the Community Association 2000-2003. He designed the Crafts Building, the addition to the Sawdust Engineers, Lawn Bowling Building, and before moving to Sun City Center, he helped design the Detroit Pistons Arena, the Detroit Lions Stadium and the United States Tennis Association National Tennis Center in New York. A memorial service will take place 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2009, at United Community Church, 1501 LaJolla Ave., Sun City Center, FL 33573. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Diabetes Association, Manatee Art Center or the Sun City Center Art Club in Jim' s memory.