Thomas Thurlby

Thomas D. Thurlby, of Fowler, MI died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the age of 68. Born January 1, 1946 to Lloyd and Elenore (Hillton) Thurlby, Tom served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of VFW Post #3733. Tom married Carolyn (Epps) Thurlby in 1964 and she survives him.

Also surviving are his children; Anna Reed of Lansing, Thomas (Debra) Thurlby of Fowler, Sandy (Jeremy) Cooper of Ovid, and Lloyd (Debbie) Thurlby of Ionia; grandchildren; Craig and Kyle Ritter, Brianna and Brandon Thurlby; great grandchildren, Mariah Moltmaker, Kyleigh and Lucas Ritter; sisters, Maxine Bevier and Donnis (Chuck) Geldersma; and many nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Norm and Howard Thurlby.

Funeral services will be held 12 noon Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns. Burial will follow at East Plains Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 10 AM until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

The family was served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.