Robert "Bob" Dale Thurston

Robert "Bob" Dale Thurston, 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on June 11 1956 in Shelbyville, IN to Maurice Gordon and Nanny Pauline Hawley Thurston. He married his sweetheart, Vicki Lynn Lancaster on August 9, 1974 in St. Paul, IN. Together they had two children Chrishawn and Charles. Bob served in the Army National Guard of Shelbyville through his High School years. He then enlisted in the United States Army serving three years in the 2nd Armored Division in Fort Hood, TX. He was an avid reader and loved Stephen King novels, as well as the history of WWII and the Civil War. Bob was also an exceptional woodworker, creating many pieces including grandmother clocks, shelves, benches, and much more for his family and friends. In addition Bob liked tinkering and fixing old clocks and radios. He enjoyed having a garden and was always eager to get it started... sometimes too soon. Bob had a fun personality, with the ability to make people laugh. He has always been a kindhearted person who would help anyone in need. He was incredibly proud of his family and loved his wife, children and grandchildren with all of his heart. They could always bring the biggest smile to his face. "Thank you for being the best grandpa in the world! We will love you forever." Written by Brianna, meant by all the family who will miss him greatly. In addition to his loving wife of forty-eight years, Bob is survived by his children: Chrishawn Thurston (Jason) Bennet, of West College Corner, IN, Charles (Jodie) Thurston of Connersville, IN; grandchildren: Kaitlynn Roberts Orr, Jakob Thurston, Brianna Thurston, Brayden Mauller; great-grandchildren: Mya, Grayson, Harley; nieces, nephews and many friends. Bob is preceded in death by his parents; brother: Michael Gene Thurston; sisters: Melissa Dawn Thurston Merritt, Rachel Ann Lankford Parrish. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Blue Ridge Cemetery, 7408 East Blue Ridge Road, Shelbyville, Indiana with Military Honors. Showalter Blackwell Long, Myers Chapel, Connersville has been entrusted with Bob's arrangements.