Obituary of James Hall Cruthis

Cruthis, James H., 74, of Sun City Center, Fla. passed away April 19, 2009 in Sun City Center, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Roselyn, son, Christopher Cruthis, daughter, Jennifer (Michael) Sampey, 2 grandsons, Gregory Cruthis, Dustin Cooklin and brother, David Cruthis. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, John. He was graduate of the University of Michigan and Xavier University, he was a member of the University of Michigan Alumni Club, Sun City Center Art Club, Manatee Art Center, Brandon League of Fine Arts, JPO Committee of the Community Association 2000-2003, he designed the Crafts Building, the addition to the Sawdust Engineers, Lawn Bowling Building and before moving to Sun City Center he helped design the Detroit Pistons Arena, the Detroit Lions Stadium and the United States Tennis Association National Tennis Center in New York. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, April 26, 2009 at the United Community Church, 1501 LaJolla Avenue, Sun City Center, FL 33573. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Diabetes Association, Manatee Art Center or the Sun City Center Art Club in Jim's memory.