Otley Grant Thurn

Ike leaves behind 2 children: Regina (Gina) Thurn Owsley of Puerto Cayo, Ecuador, and Rex W. Thurn of Cocoa, FL; 5 grandchildren Hether Smiroldo, Dixie Carter and Jessica Carter of Louisiana, Toby and Todd Thurn of Cocoa; and 9 great-grandchildren Kaylee, Lucy and Eric of Louisiana, and Zachary, Trevor, Trent, Trace, Tanner and Addisyn of Florida. He was predeceased by his parents, Isaac and Grace Wait Thurn of Edgewood, Iowa; his wife of 24 years Frances Hyde Thurn of Cocoa; and daughter Sherry Thurn Carter of Louisiana.

A life long musician, Ike played trumpet, sax and clarinet with the Andy Doll Band in N.E. Iowa, as they occasionally played backup for Pee Wee King, Brenda Lee, and "Little" Eller Long. He was also a restauranteur in Cocoa Beach and Lakeland. After retirement, he returned to his true love, "music", and played continuously in jam sessions in various venues in the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas up until his death. The family would like to thank his many dear friends, fellow musicians, and fans for their love and care which they gave him.

Friends and family will be received at 1 pm on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Brevard Memorial Park, 320 Spring St, Cocoa, followed by a service in the Chapel at 2 pm and burial to follow at Brevard Memorial Park.