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1923
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2020
Seth Thorne Obituary
Fayetteville—Seth W. Thorne, Jr. passed away shortly before his 97th birthday on March 10, 2020.
He is survived by his two daughters, Mary T. Packett of Bolivia and Elizabeth T. Royal of Fayetteville; three sons, Robert E. Thorne of Fayetteville, Gene D. Thorne of Hope Mills, and Donald R. Thorne of Fayetteville; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren and his sister, Peggy T. Fowler of Roseboro.
Seth loved the outdoors, tinkering with his tractor and fishing, but most importantly he was a true and devoted man to his family and friends, never missing an opportunity to attend a gathering. Seth will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, March 14 at the Praise Fellowship Church of God. The family will receive friends from 12:45 – 1:45 PM prior to the service. Burial will be held at Lafayette Memorial Park at 3 PM following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Timberlake Church of God in Hope Mills, NC.
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Timmy BLANTON
August 11, 2020
I have good memories visiting uncle SW.
Daddy (Ed Thorne) would take us over visiting.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
Timmy Blanton
Linda S
March 13, 2020
My wonderful, kind Uncle SW has gone to be with God. Words cannot express his heart of goodness and Love for his family. I spent many nights as a young child with Uncle SW and Aunt Edna. Their house was always open for Grandma Carter and me tagging along. Never once did I see him upset. He always had such a great smile. He will be missed deeply. I pray I will see Him and Aunt Edna again. Prayers for all the family. Camden Road will never be the same for me.♥♥
Elmer Bauman
March 13, 2020
So sorry for you loss.
Steve Shorter
March 13, 2020
My prayers are with all you guys. He was a great person and will be missed.
Steve Shorter
March 13, 2020
My prayers are with all you guys. He was a great person and will be misssed.
Marie Russ
March 13, 2020
May God bless your beautiful family in this time of sorrow. For over 50 years, Mr. Thorne was my wonderfully kind neighbor. He worked hard and enjoyed life and friends. Now his work is done here and it's a time for reaping rewards and resting in the arms of Jesus. In my mind, I can see him walking with the Savior beside that Crystal River ... So much beauty to see ... so many questions answered ... It's all good ahead. Enjoy!! I will miss you.
Donna Thorne-Burdick
March 13, 2020
S.W. was always respected, revered and loved!! The Thorne family has lost an irreplaceable Patriarch with the passing of S.W.!! Sending many prayers and much love!
Donna Thorne-Burdick and Family
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