Thurston L. Rose

Friday, August 18, 2017

Thurston L. Rose, affectionately known to many as Putt, died today, August 17, 2017, after a ninety-five year valiant struggle with the aging process. According to records, he was born September 15, 1921 in rural Clay County to William and Amelia Rose. Prior to his arrival the family had moved from the coal mines of Kentucky to the brickyards of Indiana and Brazil. Putt left Brazil only one time during his life and that was provided for by Uncle Sam and World War II. He traveled to England as a member of the Army Air Corps and was always proud of his service to his country.

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