COLORADO, March 24 – Calvin Duvor Thurston Jr., 54, of Denver, Colorado departed this life on Saturday, March 19, 2011 in Denver.

He leaves to cherish his fond memories a loving father, Calvin Duvor Thurston Sr.; devoted wife, Jeri Thurston; caring daughters, Kimberly Thurston and Tanya Walker; an adoring granddaughter, Destiny Amber Jones; sister, Kim Thurston-Foster (Curtis); brother, Michael Anthony Thurston (Gabriel); five aunts, Shirley Webb (Clarence), Caroline Johnson (John), Lillian Smith (Marvin), Evelyn Sims, and Edna Sims; uncle, Howard Sims, Jr. (Dorothy); two great-aunts, Lillian Shelton and Neater Sims. He also leaves his faithful furry friend Cisco, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

His remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home where public viewing will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held Saturday 12 p.m. at Tearwallet Baptist Church, Cumberland. The Rev. Sandy Carrington, pastor, will be officiating.

Marian Gray Funeral Home, Cumberland, is assisting the family.