James F. Tustin, Sr. 60, of Knob Fork, WV died Thursday, July 3, 2008 at his residence.
He was born October 25, 1947 at New Brunswick, NJ, a son of the late Fred Tustin and Rebecca Teagarden Tustin.
Jim was a disabled ironworker and loved his horses. He was a methodist by faith.
Surviving are his wife, Harriet (Susie) Tustin; two sons & spouses, James F. Tustin, Jr. and Israel Boone and Lora Tustin of Wadestown; five grandchildren, Melissa Sue Tustin, Jordan Tustin, Kaye Funk, Brittany Tustin, and Hunter Tustin; three sisters & spouses, Nancy and Jim Fox of Elkins, Margaret (Peg) Thompson of Moundsville, and Linda & Bill Deason of Avondale, AZ; six nieces and five nephews, nine great-nieces and nephews and four step-great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Melissa Sue Tustin who died on June 4, 1971.
Friends may call at the Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred from 4 to 8:00 PM Sunday. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 8:00 PM with the Rev. Rose Saunders and Rev. Arles Wade officiating. Cremation will follow the services and burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Gardens at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Tennant Funeral Home, PO Box 1200, Hundred, WV 26575.
The family has requested that your attire for this service be casual. Blue jeans and t-shirts will be acceptable.
You may send condolences to the family at www.tennantfuneralhome.com.