James Thomas Crosthwait, 91, of McAlester, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 12, 1931 in Stuart, Oklahoma to James Moses and Rozetta (Akin) Crosthwait. He served in the United States Navy in Fighter Squadron VF #53. He was a seaman assigned to the U.S.S. “Wasp” Aircraft Carrier during the Korean Conflict in 1955. He enjoyed fishing.