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Thomas Thorne Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 27, 2013.

Thomas M. Thorne

Thomas Michael (Mike) Thorne, age 59, of Tuscumbia, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. Visitation will be Thursday, 11-1 p.m., at Morrison Funeral Home of Tuscumbia. His funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel with Father Rick Oberheide officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Mike was a Colbert County native and was of the Catholic faith. He was warehouse manager for Transtar of Florence. He loved Auburn football, NASCAR racing and animals. He was preceded in death by his father, Maxwell (Bobby) Thorne; his brother, James Robert (Bobby) Thorne; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thorne and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Robertson.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Phipps; mother, Virginia Robertson Thorne; daughter, Emily Phipps; sisters, Susan Kirkland (Ron) and Judy Tate (Bobby).

Pallbearers are Jim Allen, Jamie White, Luke Myhan, Glen Helmick, Joel Southern, Joshua Southern, Joseph Southern and Danny Henson.

Honorary Pallbearers are Don Kimbrough, Bob McKinney, Jim Pride and Wyatt Jackson.

Memorials may be made to the Colbert County Animal Shelter or a favorite charity.

Special thanks to the ICU doctors and staff at Shoals Hospital.

An online guest registry is available at morrisonfuneralhomes.com.

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March 1, 2013

Carl Waddell

Mike was a good friend for many years. My condolences to his family

February 28, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the family in this time of sorrow.Mike will be truly missed at Transtar.May the comforter come and bring comfort to you all.
~ Gloria Wilson,Florence,Al.

February 28, 2013

Erica Thompson

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you at this very difficult time. Mike will truly be missed here at Transtar.

February 28, 2013

Teresa Kerby-Phillips

Mike will be missed here at Transtar....My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come...May you always cline to the good memories...

February 28, 2013

Joe & Kathy Underwood

So sorry to learn of Mike's passing. We had just talked with him several weeks back and was unaware that he had become sick. He was a great friend and we have lots of fun memories as kids.

February 27, 2013

Fly was/is The Champ!

February 27, 2013

May God bless all of Mike's family He will be missed

The Gardiner family

February 27, 2013

Lisa Riley

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Mike`s family.Mike will be missed so much here at Transtar.

February 27, 2013

Faith Church

Faith Church has you all in their thoughts and prayers at this time. Enjoyed getting to know Mike and all of you. He was a very strong, dedicated man to his family. May God bless you all.

February 27, 2013

To all the Thorne Family,
My heartfelt condolences to you all. May God bless and keep you all close at this difficult time.
With deep sympathy,
Beth Machtolff Wise

February 27, 2013

Lanny & Marilyn Holcombe

We are so sorry for your loss Mike was a good guy. You are in our prayers.

February 27, 2013

Regina Posey Conley

So sorry to learn of Mike's passing. I have Mike's family and close friends in prayer. May you find comfort in the many memories you have and in God's comforting spirit.

February 27, 2013

Bo and Joanne Carter

Dear Virginia, Susan and Judy - Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers for all Mike's extended family, and we will be remembering you Thursday. Mike was such a fun and sports-loving friend when we were growing up, and we will miss him.

February 27, 2013

Cindy Hall

Dear Thorne Family, Mike will always be missed here at Transtar. He was a huge asset to us and I still expect to see him each morning. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and if you ever need anything, please call on us at Transtar. May God wrap his arms around each of you and fill you will His peace, grace and strength. All our love.

February 27, 2013

Peggy Sizemore Willich

I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Mike Thorn. He was a beloved member of our DHS Class of '71 and I hold dear my memories of our fun times with him and all our classmates.

February 27, 2013

Georgia Carter Turner

Thoughts and prayers for all of Mike's family and friends. Much love to you all!

February 27, 2013

Kim (Riley) Estell

Virginia, Susan and Judy,
I was shocked to hear about Mike and am so sorry for your loss. My God give you strength, comfort and peace in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow.

February 26, 2013

To Mike's Family....
My deepest sympathy regarding Mike's passing. I pray that God's love and mercy will be with all of the family and his closest friends, in the days to come.

Sincerely,
Jan Wicker Curtis (Deshler High School)
Florence, AL

February 26, 2013

Jim Piper

Mike was a great guy, a good friend, and he will be dearly missed. I want to send my sympathy and prayers for Mike, his family and friends.He always made me laugh. I'm sure he brought happiness to the many friends who's lives he touched.

February 26, 2013

Kay Vess Coley

To Mike's family,
I want to extend my sympathy to you and let you know I will be praying for you as you close this chapter of his life. Mike was always entertaining in school and made people smile. I hope you can find comfort from his friends and the good memories of his life.

February 27, 2013

The Staff of Morrison Funeral Home

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