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Jim Thornberry Obituary

75, retired Army cook, Security CO.

Beloved husband of late Georgia; loving father of Tammy (Jim), and Tim (Sara). Grandfather of Stephanie, Brian, Cheryl and Julie; great grandfather of Devin and Faye.

Services will be held on= Saturday, June 4 at 10:00 AM at Evergreen Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jun. 1, 2016.

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June 6, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that Jer 29: 11, 12 brings you some comfort during this difficult time.

Rick Layman

June 2, 2016

We have lost a wonderful soul, but I know that you have been reunited with your beloved Georgia. Rest in peace Jim.

Laura & Jay Ouellette

June 2, 2016

May all the loving memories you shared with your Dad/Grandfather/Great Grandfather bring you peace today and always. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jim Quirarte

June 1, 2016

Jim, I couldn't have been more welcomed into a family, I will surely miss the stories and corny jokes. But most of all the friendship I enjoyed with you. May you rest in peace and be free of pain. You will be greatly missed.

Matthew and Cheryl Cone

June 1, 2016

I love you grandpa more than words can explain! I'll miss you every day! I wish you can grandma could have stayed here with me buy I know this is not a good bye. Until next time when we are all together again!

Stephanie Quirarte

June 1, 2016

I'm going to miss you so much grandpa! But I know you're in heaven smiling down on us, grandma in hand.....love you

Brian Thornberry

June 1, 2016

I love you grandpa. I will always remember going on hikes in the mountains with you.

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