Paul Andrew Thurston, 73, of Eagle Rock, Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016.

Mr. Thurston was the former owner of Alleghany Home Center in Covington.

He was a member of the Eagle Rock United Methodist Church and had served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Dorothy Persinger Thurston; son, Paul Andrew Thurston, Jr.; brothers, Arthur "Buck" and Joe Thurston; sisters, Ellen Byer, Atley Gray Broughman, and Kathy Sheppard; and former wife, Pamela Haines.

Survivors include his wife of almost 40 years, Lois Brookman Thurston; son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Brittany Thurston of Eagle Rock; grandchildren, Emma, Cullen, Amanda, and Meagan Thurston; great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Jayda, and Nathaniel Kish; brothers, Jim Thurston of Bedford and Randall Thurston of Roanoke.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in Eagle Rock United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ray Sandifer officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14777 Church Street, Eagle Rock.

For those wishing to make a contribution, donations may be made to the Eagle Rock United Methodist Church, 525 Thurston Lane, Eagle Rock, Va, 24085.

Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com.