Thurston Thomas Shiflett age 85, Born November 8, 1930 and went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 13, 2016. He was a U. S. Army Veteran, retired from U.S.Steel and a Member of Westwood Baptist Church Forestdale. He is preceded in death by his Father Joe Shiflett, Mother Monnie Jenkins and Stepfather George Jenkins. He is survived by One Sister, Betty Jo Randolph; His Wife of 64 years, Vondell; Sons, Larry (Joyce), David (Carolyn) and Mark (Cindy); Eight Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren; One Nephew and a Host of Cousins. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16th at Bell Forestdale Chapel with burial to follow at Midway Cemetery. Rev. Steve Potts officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Bell Funeral Home Forestdale directing.