My name is Bill Powers and I met Jack way back when we were 14 yrs. old. We had mutual friends ( Jim Melfi and Chris Massse ) We hit it off right away, probably because we all loved music. A few years passed and my family moved to the North end of Columbus and in high school I found myself playing in a pretty good rock N roll band. We had a great drummer and electric piano player, bass player and I played electric guitar. For a bunch of young guys, we were very good but something was missing, something to really put us over the top. I called Jack and when the guys heard him sing....well that was it! He joined the band and we took off immediately. All of a sudden we were playing Frat parties at OSU, then all of the Universities around. Down to Dayton to record, we were on TV donating money to the Heart Fund ( our charity ) and playing in front of 2000 screaming kids at the Valley Dale Ballroom where we won the " Battle of the Bands " We played the Gloria nightclub on Saturday nights when they had teen dances. We were very busy and were making good money for high school kids. It was fantastic. We had the time of our lives and Jack..... he was a born showman. The bigger the crowds, the better he liked it. He was the only one who never got nervous. I'll bet you didn't know that his name was Chickee. I believe it was Chris Massse that gave it to him cause all the " Chicks " thought he was so handsome. I guess he out grew the Chickee and just stuck with Chick. ( Good idea ). After high school, we all went separate ways. Three of us went to the Army and to Viet Nam: Myself, Steve Martin ( drummer ) and Jack. Thank God we all got back. I just now ran across Jack's Obituary and I am deeply saddened. I will keep him in my prayers always.

Carrie -  our deepest Sympathy to you and Amy.  We just heard the news of your Dad's death.  How Tom and I enjoyed our visit with you last summer at Wooldland's Tavern.
Sharing this quote by Thomas Campbell..."To live in Hearts we leave behind is not to die."       Lovingly, Tom, Martha Moore and faimily  ( Grandview)

Chick, 
You always were a great friend in PWP. You will be missed, but not forgotten.
Mike Godsey

Chick and I met in Parents Without Partners in the early 90's, and I learned how caring and fun that a good man can be. Chick hosted many great parties at his lovely home and was eager to tell a funny joke or surprise us in some way. I admired his past service to the Army and our country. He was as red, white and blue as you could get. He and I had talked about getting together the next time he came to Florida. Chick was a genuine guy and it saddens me to hear of his death. My condolensces to the family and to our PWP friends.

I have great memories of Chick from our days together in Parents Without Partners. On numerous occasions, Chick hosted house parties for our group; and he was always a great host. It was a privilege to know him. My sincere sympathy to his family.

My daughter Rebecca worked with Chick at the Gahanna PetPeople.  Rebecca always
loved working with Chick and was very upset to hear this news.  May God bless his
family at this difficult time. We will always treasure out memories of Chick.

Jeri Lausch

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Chick was such a goof. He saw humor and irony in so many things, and made me laugh even when I didn't want to. He worked with my husband at PetPeople, and one year I made him a pan of lasagna and an apple crisp for his birthday, and took it to him at the store. I was talking later, with some of the girls that worked there who told me that they had been licking their chops in anticipation of Chick sharing his meal, but instead he took it all home with him and didn't share a bite! And smiled the whole time he was telling them how good it was. He also liked to teach our dogs bad habits (which secretly made me laugh).  Like my husband, I regret that we didn't spend more time with him recently, but I will remember him always, knowing that I will smile when I think of him.

During my time with PetPeople, I had the privilege of becoming Chick's friend. He always had a clever quip, or a whispered joke to make me grin. I enjoyed listening to his stories and only regret that I didn't spend more time with him recently. I know he will be sorely missed, and fondly remembered.

Thank you for allowing me to assist your family with arrangements today. You have my deepest condolences. Diane Wright

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John "Chick" Thurness

2 junio, 1947 – 15 agosto, 2012

Schoedinger Midtown

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