Madison, Indiana
1993 - 2005
Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of...
ANDREW MICHAEL “DREW” THORNE
Andrew Michael “Drew” Thorne, age 11, of Madison, passed away at 2:42 PM on Thursday, February 3, 2005, at the Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY.
He was born December 20, 1993, in Madison to Brian L. Thorne and Mary M. (Hertz) Thorne. Drew was a lifelong resident of the Jefferson County community. He was raised in Hanover, where he attended Southwestern Elementary School from Kindergarten through 4th grade. Drew moved to the Graham Road area in August 2004 and was currently a 5th grade student at Canaan Elementary School. Drew was an outstanding young man who enjoyed playing video games, collecting Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards, playing with his friends and watching The Simpsons. Drew was a very talented and active soccer player whose favorite position was goalie. He was active in the Lide White Boys & Girls Club, the Hanover/Southwestern Soccer League and also played on the Jefferson County United Soccer U-11 Boys Travel Team. Drew attended the Hanover Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS
Drew will be missed by his mother, Mary M. (Hertz) Thorne & her fiancé, Tom Spry, of Madison; his father & step-mother, Brian L. & Scarlet Thorne, of Canaan; three sisters, Janet D. Hertz and Heather N. Hertz-Simmons, both at home; Sarah B. Thorne, of Hanover; two brothers, Darrin L. Thorne and Bobby R. Thorne, both at home; one step-brother, Brennan Green, at home; maternal grandparents, Albert & Betty Haviland Hertz, of Hanover; paternal grandparents, Barbara Thorne, of Hanover; Walter “Bim” Ralston, of Hanover; step-grandparents, Mary Taylor, of Madison and Edward & Jackie Owen, of Canaan; paternal great-grandfather, Gayle Ralston, of Hanover; several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, classmates and teammates.
Drew was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Allison “Jackie” Ralston, Bobby Thorne, Gilberta Thorne, Charles & Louise Katherine Rousch Hertz, Roscoe Haviland and Flora Franklin Haviland.
FUNERAL CEREMONY
Drew will be remembered in a funeral ceremony conducted by Rev. JD Traylor and Pastor Joe Maldonado at 11:00 AM on Monday, Feb. 7, at the Calvary Baptist Church, 2632 Michigan Road, Madison. Interment will follow in Hebron Cemetery.
VISITATION.
Family & friends may gather for visitation from 3:00 - 8:00 PM on Sunday, Feb. 6, at the Morgan-Webster-Nay Funeral Home, 325 Demaree Drive, Madison. Visitation will continue at the Calvary Baptist Church from 10:00 - 11:00 AM on Monday, Feb. 7.
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Andrew M. Thorne Memorial Fund. Please make checks payable to his mother or father. Cards are available at the funeral home.
Drew I miss having you here playing games with me.That I miss you teaching about soccer.I wish we could have more time to hang out.I miss you so much.
Darrin Thorne
February 10, 2005 | Canaan, IN
Drew,
I had no idea when I married your dad that I would grow to love you so much. You will always have a special place in my heart.
I love you and miss you, Scarlet
Scarlet Thorne
February 10, 2005 | Canaan, IN
Drew,
Daddy misses you very much! I will always be thinking about you. You will always be my little boy.
Love you forever,
Daddy
Brian Thorne
February 10, 2005 | Canaan, IN
Scarlet,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Mary (Fritter)
Mary McCarty
February 09, 2005 | Morehead, KY
I'M SO SORRY! I KNOW THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS YOUR EMPTINESS. WE DO HAVE HOPE THOUGH IF WE KNOW JESUS--WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN. YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS.
CATRINA BELL
February 08, 2005 | MADISON, IN
So sorry for your loss.. You are in our thought and prayers, may you find comfort in the Lord.
The Northern's
February 07, 2005
Mary,
We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your child. Our prayers are with you and God Bless your family.
Lisa and Leatha Ashley
February 07, 2005 | Jacksonville, NC
Mary and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Andrew. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all and give you the strength you need.
Tonya McCord
February 07, 2005 | Madison, IN
Drew I remember coming to your house to see Heather, and i remember your bright blue eyes. I know you are with God now and you will be just fine in heaven. Heather im sorry for your loss, you are my best friend forever and i will be here for you always!!
Christa Craig
February 06, 2005 | Madison, IN
