Thomas Franklin Thurby Obituary

We bid farewell to Thomas Franklin Thurby of Dixon, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 20, 2025 at the age of 90. Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Franklin Thurby to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Sue Carol Cooper, Nellie Duncan, Doris Jean Eblen, Virginia Gibson, David Garland and Charles "Bud" Thurby.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley Thurby of Dixon, KY; his children, Sheila Renea Kowalski of Chicago, Lesa Wilson (Doug) of Dixon, KY, Kimberly Jean Wiles (Randy) of Nebo, KY and Thomas Gregory Thurby (Sheela) of Arkansas; and his siblings, Mary Ina Jenkins of Robards, KY, Corrine Johnson of Henderson, KY, Pam Lawless of Henderson, KY, Judy Cates of Sebree, KY, Sharon Cates of Onton, KY, Henry Thurby, James Woodrow Thurby of St. Louis, MO and Gary Wayne Thurby of Henderson, KY. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; with several nieces and nephews.