Jerry "Junie" Thornhill, Jr.

1952 - 2017

Jerry "Junie" Thornhill, Jr. obituary, 1952-2017, Foxworth, MS

Jerry "Junie" Thornhill, Jr.

1952 - 2017

BORN

1952

DIED

2017

Jerry Thornhill, Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2017.
Jerry "Junie" Thornhill, Jr. aged 65 years of Foxworth, MS, died Friday, December 8, 2017 at Forrest General Hospital. A native of Columbia, MS, he was a veteran of the US Army National Guard and a cattle farmer. He was of the Church of God faith.
Mr. Thornhill was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Sr. and Vonzene Thornhill. He is survived by his wife, Gail Ratliff Thornhill of Foxworth; a son, Jeremy (Stacy) Thornhill of Foxworth; and six grandchildren, Chase Thornhill, Cooper Thornhill, Heidi Thornhill, Maddie Claire Sauls, Preston Sauls, and Molly Sauls.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, December 11, 2017 at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Reverend Lloyd Thompson will officiate at the service and interment will follow at Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Foxworth.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Jerry Thornhill,'s Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

December 11, 2017

Sandy Vann posted to the memorial.

December 9, 2017

The Staff of Colonial Funeral Home posted to the memorial.

December 9, 2017

Legacy Remembers posted an obituary.

2 Entries

Sandy Vann

December 11, 2017

Very sorry to hear of Jerry's passing, praying for all.

The Staff of Colonial Funeral Home

December 9, 2017

offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Colonial Funeral Home

323 2nd Street, Columbia, MS 39429

Make a Donation
in Jerry Thornhill,'s name

How to support Jerry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Jerry Thornhill,'s life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Jerry Thornhill,'s Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

December 11, 2017

Sandy Vann posted to the memorial.

December 9, 2017

The Staff of Colonial Funeral Home posted to the memorial.

December 9, 2017

Legacy Remembers posted an obituary.