Buck Thurston Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Buck Thurston of Carlsbad, New Mexico, born in Covington, Kentucky, who passed away on May 19, 2024 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Charles E. Thurston; his stepmother Teresa Thurston; and his siblings, Jackie Thurston and Brad Thurston. He is survived by: his wife Barbi Thurston of Angel Fire, NM; his daughter Dustee Thurston of Elk City, OK; his grandchildren, Blazen Todd and Rhonni Mitchell; his stepdaughters, Julie Lovet of Guadalupita, NM and Traci Oddo (Robert) of Los Cruces, NM; his stepgranddaughter Claylie Briann Hawkins; his mother Virginia "Jenny" Rafferty (Martin) of Montana; and his sisters, Gina Willson (Shawn) of Elk City, OK, Osha Thurston of Woodward, OK and Laura Carney of Montana. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.