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Kennith 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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Rhea & Rob Hernandez
November 29, 2009
Dear Carol and family, we send our sympathy in the loss of Ken. He was such a part of this neighborhood and our gatherings. I am grateful you all were able to come to be with us back in September when we all met at the campground. His wonderful soup, his quick witty personality and his eagerness to help his fellow neighbor will be so missed. Our prayers are with you during this time and we are here for you...for anything, truly.
Rhea and Rob Hernandez
November 29, 2009
Dear Carol and family, we send our sympathy in the loss of Ken. He was such a part of this neighborhood and our gatherings. I am grateful you all were able to come to be with us back in September when we all met at the campground. His wonderful soup, his quick witty personality and his eagerness to help his fellow neighbor will be so missed. Our prayers are with you during this time and we are here for you...for anything, truly.
November 28, 2009
Dear Carol and family,
Clarence and I were so sorry to hear that Ken had passed away. We thought so much of him and enjoyed spending time with him on special occasions. We send our love and sympathy. We are in Charlotte and will not be able to attend the services but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Clarence and Carol Westcott Seaford, Va.
PAT STEFANOWICZ
November 28, 2009
Dear Dear Carol and family,
Stan and I are so sorry to read Ken's obit. I am so glad I got to visit both of you a few months ago when in town.
Carol, you know how much I love you. If there is ANYTHING i can do, do let me know.
Peace and Love, Pat and Stan
November 28, 2009
Carol and Family: So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I am so glad we came to visit you and Ken the other week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of grief. Love Debbie, Chris and Brandon Galloway
Buddie and Edna Witt
November 28, 2009
Dear Carol and family,
Ken has been a very special friend to us in our retirement years. We send our deep sympathy and prayers for God's comfort to you at your great loss. Ken will be greatly missed.
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