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THORNHILL, Mr. Charles W. "Chuck" 58, of Seymour, IN, passed away at 5:20 AM, Saturday, January 1st, peacefully, at his residence. Mr. Thornhill was born in Hamilton, OH on October 30, 1952, a son of Glenna Lucille (Edgington) Thornhill, of Ohio and the late Peyton H. Thornhill III. He graduated from Edgewood High School, class of 1971, in Trenton, Ohio. On November 11, 1978 he married Linda M. (Call) Thornhill in New Jersey. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Chuck moved from Ohio to Indiana 1994. He has been employed with R.R Donnelley for the past 17 years. He was the project manager, for the U.S census for 2010, which he took great pride in. Anyone who knew Chuck, knew he was proud to be a buckeye. He was an avid "Ohio State Buckeye Fan". He also liked the Cincinnati Reds and of course the Bengals. His most precious gift was being a faithful husband, father and pop-pop. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Linda, daughter, Jennifer S. (Christopher S.) Spall, mother, Glenna "Lucille", two sisters, June Ann Collie, Glenna F. (Paul) Hammons, 3 granddaughters: Payton Toepfert, Jessica Toepfert, and Kylene Spall, and his many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his Father; Peyton H. Thornhill III, Sister Brenda Hammons, and Grandson; Ronnie J. Toepfert; and niece Glenna Jane Hammons Cherif. Funeral service at Voss Chapel, Seymour, IN at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4th, with Rev. Bill Lockman officiating. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Voss Chapel. Family request donations to Ronald McDonald House of Indianapolis or Don and Dana Myers Cancer Center.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Thornhill
Suzy Riley
January 4, 2011
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Kimy Black
January 4, 2011
I am an old family friend of the Hammons who was around the family and thought of all of you like my own. I always was excited when you all came to town. Uncle Chuck was a good man and will be missed. I apologize that I cannot make it to the arrangements as my Daddy is fighting for his life right now but my thoughts and prayers are with you Linda, Jenny, and Grandma and really the whole family.
To the Hammons family as well- my thoughts are prayers are with you too with the struggle of loosing an Uncle and a brother.
I love you all and may God bless each and every one of you.
Kimy Rogers (Black)
Ray Collie
January 4, 2011
You will be greatly missed. No one will every replace 'Uncle Chuck'
Suzann Croquart (Malone)
January 4, 2011
Linda,Jenny,Payton and Chris
My thoughts and prayers r with u always! I'm so thankful I had the chance to know all of you! Keep ur chin up and look above u guys have another angle looking over you! Jenny ur father it taking care of Ronnie and my daughter Kaylah! Ur dad is telling them all kinds of stories about us! Love you all and I'm always here!
Aimee Caudill
January 4, 2011
Jenny & Chris, I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Suzann Malone
January 4, 2011
Linda, Jenny, Payton, and Chris
I'm so proud I got to know Chuck! He is a great and awesome person! You all will be in my thoughts and prayers! Jenny ur dad will be watching over ur son and my daughter that's in heaven! Hes more in likely tell them all kinds of story's about us!
Elsie & Bill Cooper
January 4, 2011
Linda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family in your time of grief. I feel honor & privileged to have known Chuck, he was a wonderful person.
May your memories bring you peace & comfort.
Tina Geckeler-Jackson
January 3, 2011
My fondest childhood memories are with the Thornhill family.
Chuck taught me how to properly throw a baseball with much patience. Despite my lack of athletic ability, I could count on Chuck, to play on his team for a game of backyard baseball. He loved life. May God comfort the Thornhill family at this time. You are all surrounded with love.
Kim Jones
January 3, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss Linda. May God Bless you and your family in your time of need. Kim-RRD
Karrie Bevers
January 3, 2011
Jenny,Linda,Chris,Payton.... Iam so blessed to know such a wonderful man...I will miss him so much... he is in good hand now and watching over us and not in pain anymore. We love you very much.
Leanne McIntosh
January 3, 2011
Linda, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I loved Chuck as if he were my own family. He was a wonderful man, great friend, & and I am a better person just for knowing him. He will be so very missed. Love you Linda.
January 3, 2011
Dear Linda & Jenny, I just recieved the news today & I still cannot believe it. I am so sorry for your loss. I know Chuck was a great husband & father & friend to many others, may his legacy live on in others. May God Bless your family. Love, Christy Neal
joe & debbie boyle
January 3, 2011
we could be we there we are so sorry please let us know if you need anything
Damon & Rebecca Phillips
January 3, 2011
Pop-pop will be missed greatly! I can't begin to express what an impact he had on Damon at just 1 meeting. Our prayers are that God comforts each of you as you face the days ahead. You have such love and beautiful memories, and that will forever keep Pop-pop in your hearts and minds.
James Marsden
January 3, 2011
To Chuck's family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Chuck is a super person. It was an honor and privledge to to have him in our lives. The work he did on Census was unparelled. He was a man of his word, a man of honor and man of integrity. We here at Census and GPO will always appreciate his friendship, professionalism and great sense of humor. He was truly an "everyman". Peace be with you Chuck.
Your friends at Census and GPO! Go Reds!
Douglas Schickinger
January 3, 2011
Dear Linda and Jenny....i am so sorry to hear about your husband,father and my good friend Chuck passing.I will miss him dearly. Doug Schickinger (Milton,Wi.) [email protected]
Sandy Gundogdu
January 3, 2011
Although I'm sad that you're not here, I know you are in a better place; free from pain, hurt and the sadness in our world. We will be strong, we will take care of each other and we will always remember you.
Love you always,
Laura Alcorn
January 3, 2011
I love you and will miss you Unckle Chuck.... Laura Hammons/Alcorn & Family!
Theresa Toepfert
January 3, 2011
I was so very sad to hear that Chuck passed away so quickly, he was a good friend....no he was family, and I will truely miss having him around. His part is over, now the hardest part is for the family to pick up and move forward. My thoughts and prayers are for you as you continue to go on living the life Chuck wanted for you.
I love you all
Theresa
Rashell Teesdale
January 3, 2011
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author Unknown
Linda and family:
I am so verry sorry for your loss. Chuck will be dearly missed by all who knew him. We are here for you in this time of need
January 3, 2011
We are very sorry to hear about Chuck. He was a great guy and good friend. Dennis, Mary Jo and Dale Weber
Connie (Mann) Napier
January 3, 2011
I was so very shocked to see where Chuck had passed away. I have known him (and his family) for a long time. He was a WONDERFUL person to all of us who knew him. I am "so" sorry to hear this news and wish his wife, daughter and grandchildren all the best.
jess and gary skinner
January 3, 2011
Sorry to hear about your dad jenny my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, sincerly Mr and Mrs. Skinner
Amy Sowders
January 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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