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KYLE THORNHILL Obituary
Kyle Ernest Thornhill Sr
Kyle Ernest Thornhill Sr., 83, of Rustburg, departed this life on Monday afternoon, Nov. 15, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was the devoted husband of Mrs. Willie Thornhill and the brother of former Mayor M.W. Thornhill Jr. and Mrs. Yvonne Thornhill Ferguson both of Lynchburg. Kyle was the son of the late Murrell W. Thornhill Sr. and Mrs. Alease Gilbert Thornhill.
He leaves to celebrate his life and legacy, his wife, Willie; two children, Marilyn Wilson (Horatius) and Kyle E. Thornhill Jr. both of Washington, DC; five grandchildren, Kia Wilson, Michael and Mark Middleton, all of Washington, DC and Karen Young of Richmond and James Young, Jr. (Jeannie) of Rustburg; two great grandchildren, Donovan Ford and LaMar Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Thornhill retired after serving with the Washington, DC Department of Corrections and the United States Marshall Service. He was a Charter Member of the Caballero Men's Club of Lynchburg, a founding member of the Lynchburgers Club of the Washington, DC - Maryland area, an award winning member of the Executive Committee of the Campbell County Branch of the NAACP, a Trustee Board Member at Diamond Hill Baptist Church and a founding officer in the Apollo Health Research Board of Directors of Lynchburg. His favorite past time was playing Bridge and Pinochle with his close friends and relatives.
A funeral service of remembrance will be conducted noon, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Diamond Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Warren Anderson officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Burial Park.
The family is receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the church and other times at 92 Clarks Road., Rustburg. The cortege will assemble at the church. Condolences may be e-mailed to [email protected] Community Funeral Home directing.
Memories and Condolences
for KYLE THORNHILL
Kyle J. Thornhill
December 1, 2010
I will miss my granddad more then I thought and his love stays with my brother and I as long as we live.
Kyle and Trevor Thornhill
Grandsons of Kyle E. Thornhill Sr.
Deborah Elliott Jefferson
November 26, 2010
I will always remember Uncle Kyle when I would visit him at his home in Landover. He was always such a bubbly man and love to hold conversation. I feel bad for not staying in touch with him over the years. His smiling face will forever remain in my memory. To his family old/new, I will keep you in my prayers. To my cousin Marily and Kyle, my thoughts and deepest prayers are forever with you. Love you all, Deborah Elliott Jefferson
Alicia Mosby
November 20, 2010
To the Thornhill family, I would like to offer my sincere condolences. Mr. Thornhill was truly a good man. May you know that he is now resting in the arms of our God.
November 20, 2010
MY DEEPEST AND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU AND YOURS.
LOVE, MS. MILDRED SMITH AND FAMILY
Gerri Patrick
November 19, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Karen Skinner
November 19, 2010
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND MANY BLESSINGS.
THE SKINNER'S FAMILY (MN, NC, VA)
November 19, 2010
Sending our condolences and deepest sympathies. Kyle will be missed.
Woody and Woody-Moon Families(Lynchburg, VA, Dale City, VA and Charlotte, NC)
November 19, 2010
"You have our deepest sympathies on the death of your love one"
Anthony and Bonnie Brooks( Lynchburg , VA)
Cynthia Daniels Coles
November 19, 2010
Mrs Thornhill and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kyle was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Trust in God and know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Sincere Sympathy,
Rae'Monique Hunter
November 18, 2010
To My Spiritual Grand Daddy Thornhill,
Your life was full of many loving deeds,
Forever caring, thoughtful and considerate of our special needs,
Today and tomorrow, my whole life through, I will always love and cherish you. Good Night Pa Pa Thornhill, rest comfortably, I love you, God loves you and I will see you in the morning!
Love Always,
Your Spiritual Grand Daughter
Rae-Rae (9 years old)
(Great Grand Daughter of Doreatha Anderson)
Doreatha Anderson
November 18, 2010
Ms Willie & Family,
Our hearts were deeply saddened and words seem inadequate to express our feelings when we learned of the passing of our dear, sincere and genuine friend, Kyle, affectionately called ‘Pepper’. Death has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. To be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord. During this time of sorrow, may the gentle presence of friends and the caring love of family help to comfort you. Our family is here to support you in this season of grief.
Love Always,
Doreatha Anderson & Daughters
Castene Hoard
November 18, 2010
Dear Kyle Thornhill, Sr. Family, Our condolences and prayers are with each of you. May God Bless and keep you uplifted during this difficult time. Always remember that Kyle's memories will be with us through eternity.
Castene "Toots" Hoard and Family
November 18, 2010
To Willie & The Family of Kyle,
My prayers & thoughts are with you during your time of grief. I hope that you will find peace & comfort in your memories of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Pat Greene/ Bedford
Llewellyn "Lew" Taylor, Jr.
November 18, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Thornhill family and to my dear friend Jim Young in their time of bereavement. May God grant Mr. Thornhill his blessed peace and rest enfolded in His arms.
Frank and Jane James
November 18, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
November 17, 2010
sorry for your lost.....THE GOOGE FAMILY
CLAUDE DAVIS
November 17, 2010
THE SMILE,THE MANNER,THE MAN,LET US NOT FORGET HOW HIS PRESENCE BROUGHT CALM AND JOY TO ALL.HE WILL BE MISSED,MAY FOND MEMORIES SUSTAIN THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME.CLAUDE & EMMA DAVIS
The Withers Family
November 17, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Elmer Goode
November 17, 2010
He was a great guy and a long time friend to me and my wife and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you your family in your time of grief. Elmer, Maxine and family.
Sharon Payne-Boyd
November 17, 2010
Kyle was a remarkable Man!! He cared about the well being of individuals that were less fortunate. GOD granted me the opportunity to meet this GREAT MAN!! I considered him a true friend. When I learned of his passing my heart is truly sadden. I worked with Kyle with the Community Christmans Association and with Apollo Health, Inc. He was a founder and active Board Member. We have lost a Great Man in our community. Who TRULY cared about the well being of others. To Ms. Thornhill and Family may God give you the strength to endure and get through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to you all! God Bless you! Our Community will not be the same without him.
Carolyn J. Pryor
November 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Kyle will truly be missed. May God give you comfort and keep you in his care.
November 17, 2010
To the Family: Thinking of you with deepest sympathy and hoping it provides you with comfort to know that others share in your time grief.
"Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe"
Virgie P. Jones and Grace A. Sadler
April Golladay-Davis
November 17, 2010
In remembrance of a dear family friend and former neighbor, Mr. Kyle Thornhill, May you rest in peace.
Ramona Lucas (Scott)
November 17, 2010
Kyle was a great friend of my family and one of my father's best friends growing up in Lynchburg and while working in DC at the Main Post Office. He will be greatly missed.
RALPH CARTER,SR
November 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
DR. JAMES ABBOTT,JR.
November 17, 2010
TO THE FAMILY: GOD IS A GOD OF COMFORT AND HE WILL COMFORT YOU DURING YOUR LOSS!
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