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Kenneth THORNBERRY Obituary
Kenneth was a native of Sweetwater, Texas, and was a York County resident since 1964. He retired from the U.S. Army in April of 1970, after 21 years of faithful service to his country. He was employed with Civil Service at Fort Monroe and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. He was also a photographer for VIMS for 12 years.
Ken is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Thornberry; two sons, Mark Thornberry and his wife, Susan of San Jose, Calif., Darren Thornberry and his wife, Len of Newport News; two daughters, Peggy Thornberry of Yorktown, Brenda Calafiore and her husband, Joey of York County. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Amanda, Erin, Jeannie, J.K. Nicholas, Tiffany and Chrissy; and a great-granddaughter, Kylie.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Interment will be private with Full Military Honors in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton.
Memorials may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church Building Fund, 315 Harris Grove Rd., Yorktown, VA 23692, or the charity of your choice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth THORNBERRY
Debbie Galloway
December 3, 2009
Carol and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so glad that we came to see Ken a couple weeks ago.
Cal and Debbie Hones
December 1, 2009
A good friend and we will miss him.
Gary & Teresa May and Family
November 30, 2009
To the Thornberry Family,
Please accept our heart-felt sympathies and sincerest condolances on the passing of Ken - husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother in Christ. We pray that God grant you an added measure of His infinite grace to cope with your loss; that His Holy Spirit bring you comfort in your grief, consolation in your sorrow, peace to your aching hearts, and hope in the Resurrection and the promise of Eternal Life. May you cherish his memory and honor him by continuing his legacy in your own lives until reunited with him in God's glorious Kingdom. May God bless you all.
Princes Baker
November 30, 2009
Dear Carol and Family , I served with kenneth at Ft. Eustis , during the sixties and Up to his retirement . I also, served with him on the retire's council . It was a joy to serve with him and my great honor to have known him as a friend. P. Ed Baker
Leslie Mann Condra
November 30, 2009
Dear Brenda,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. My condolences to you and your family.
Sue Owens
November 30, 2009
I worked with Ken at NWS, he was a very nice man. With deepest sympathy to his family.
Yvonne Adams
November 30, 2009
I was very saddened to learn of Kenneth's death. He was a fine gentleman who was very respected. May your memories of past happy times and your faith bring you comfort.
Janice Kirby-Baxter
November 30, 2009
Dear Carol and family,I remember Ken from my childhood. I lived next door on Garrow Rd. When I saw his name here I sent the obituary to my twin sister in Nevada and we talked about how happy our memories were of that wonderful family. Please know that you and Ken left a lasting impression on two little girls and that we both are so sorry for your loss. Janice Kirby Baxter (nee Shingler) Williamsburg,VA
Barbara Martin and Family
November 29, 2009
With deepest sympathy and a heartfelt wish for peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Dell Jackson
November 29, 2009
I know you don't remember me but I lived next door to you on Garrow Rd when I was about 10 or 12.My parent were Stan and Peg Shingler. I remember Ken and Carol as very sweet and kind people. I am so sorry for your loss.Dell Jackson( nee Shingler)
Wilma Hughes
November 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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