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for Gus THORNHILL
Anthony
August 25, 2025
Mr. Gus Thornhill, was a friend and a great supporter of the community at large, he was a messenger for his family and the community. You can be whatever you want to be or do if you believe in yourself.
Wanda Sarnacki
May 18, 2020
Mr. Gus was an amazing man whom everyone lovEd. I knew him all his life. Knew when he first started at the police dept.. He buried my mom. He also buried several of the police officers . Watched his children grow up. He will be missed. Angels be with his family and friends. I wish I had known about his passing would have been there.
Mae Miller Harris
November 6, 2019
Mr. Gus a very good and understand man he would help any body that he could he had a heart of gold for the people and he loved working with them thanks for everything you will be well missed
August 20, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MARCELLA WISE
August 1, 2019
WHAT A WONDERAL MAN WHO SERVED THE COMMUNITY WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.WHAT A WONDERFUL JOB HE DID WITH THE BURIAL OF MY WONDERFUL HUSBANDJOSEPH WISE .THANKS
Rena Jones
July 27, 2019
A genuinely sincere individual, who truly loved his fellowmen and demonstrated it throughout his life with kind deeds,and spoken words. Mr.Gus Thornhill,Jr. left a light in the greater metropolitan-community that will never be extinguished.
Allan & Chinua Tillman
July 25, 2019
Our Condolences, from the Allan W Tillman Jr Family.
Norris Callier III
July 23, 2019
On behalf of the Callier Family you and yours will always be in our prayers. You were there for us when our dad and uncle passed. You have known me my entire life and you will be missed for the rest of my life.
Sandra Coleman
July 16, 2019
You were there for me Nov. 16, 2008 with the passing of my son---thank you again sir. May you rest in peace is my prayer. Condolence to your family.
ALINE Malone-Farrar
July 16, 2019
Rest in peace Gus. Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family. God Bless,
The Malone Family
July 16, 2019
Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family. God Bless, The Berriens (Jeanie Terrell) and Annie Bell
July 16, 2019
My condolences to Mr. Thornhill's family and staff. My prayers are with you all. You all have served my family many times over the years, as recent as last year, and we have been met with so much kindness. May God bless you all and keep you strong.
Dorothy Smith Atlanta, GA
Anthony & Jennifer Little
July 16, 2019
Rest In Peace, Thank you got your services to the community. God bless the Thornhill family.
Kirstie Arnold
July 15, 2019
My Condolences and prayers to the Family of Mr.Gus Thornhill. May his Legacy continue through his loving family. He was such a loving and caring man, who helped many families in their time of sorrow. I can't thank him enough for being there when I buried my mom, and several other family members as well
Jacquelyn Evans
July 15, 2019
Arnell, Michael, Sherry, Daryl & Family,
My condolences and prayers are covering you at this most difficult time. Gus will never be forgotten; miss yes! God needed Him (home). Be at peace my Friend in God's arms. Gus Spirit will always be in your heart and the family. Take comfort in knowing that Gus is in a happier & safer place even though it hurts deeply.❤❤
Love Mrs.Jacquelyn -Maddox-Evans
Wilson's, Arthur, Ruby, Ann & Beverly
July 15, 2019
I can not let this day pass without extending condolences to the Thornhill family and the attendants at the funeral home.
Mr. Thornhill will be remembered for his kindness and concern when our family had to lay so many of our family members to rest.
The Wilson's of Jonesboro Rd., Southeast Atlanta says THANK YOU. You deliver quality service at a fair price. Mr Thornhill was the Epitome of what we strive to be. Again I say thank you!
"Hold To God's Unchanging Hand"
"In Times Like These, We Need An Anchor" "Hold and Grip the Solid Rock!"
"Steal Away To Jesus, We haven't Got Long To Stay Here......" Little did we know that Mr. Thornhill would leave so quick. He will be missed.
Heartfelt Sympathy,
Wilson Family, Jonesboro Rd.
Lyshon Scott Fetrell
July 15, 2019
My condolences to the Family of Mr. Thornhill. God bless you as you go through ❣
Keyla Brown
July 15, 2019
I send my deepest condolences to your family during this time. I was so shocked to hear of Mr. Thornhill's passing. I last seen him at the end of last year when my baby cousin passed. & he was so nice. He has helped my family a lot during the years and will be missed deeply.
sharon thornhill
July 15, 2019
God called you home at a twinkling of an eye THERE was no time to say goodbye a million times we needed you a million times we criedy and if love could have saved you you would have never die death is a heartache that no one can heal memories or something that no one can still others might forget that you're gone but we will remember no matter how long when God called you he called his best sleep on Gus it's your time to rest
PASTOR MANCE MAPP
July 15, 2019
God bless the memory of this great humanitarian. He will truly be missed.
Jeanette
July 15, 2019
I grew up in East Point and have known Gus from the time he started his initial line of work at The Walker's Funeral Home. We attended SF High School together and was in the band with him and wife Annell. He did the service for all of my family members and he rendered superb service!!
My prayers an condolences goes out to the family. May you find strength in knowing that God is with you.
Linda Hightower
July 15, 2019
Condolences to the family of Mr. Gus Thornhill. May God be with you today as you lay your love one to his eternal rest. Prayers for you and your family and the staff in the days ahead for healing in his loss.
Mr. Gus Thornhill will be missed, but his legacy will remain with all who knew him forever.
Bertha Hightower Smith
Gail Jordan
July 14, 2019
To the Thornhill Family, our sincere condolences for your loss. Mr. Thornhill was a wonderful and loving man. He serviced our family, The Robinsons for many years past. He will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. We love you Mr. Thornhill.
For many years, I serviced him at the Fulton County Tax Office in South Fulton. I looked forward to seeing him. He was a pleasure to be hold. Rest in
Holy Paradise Sir. You will be truly missed!!!
Willie Moore
July 14, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. He was a very good man to his family and community. My prayers goes out to all of the members of the family God bless you all
Kasquella Davis
July 14, 2019
May the memories of your love one bring you comfort throughout the days ahead. May God's Love continue to comfort, strengthen, protect and be a blessing to you all.
With deepest sympathy,
The Aaron & Banks Families
Joyce Tutt Smith
July 14, 2019
May GOD hold you and keep you family in your time of loss. Mr. Gus was awesome with my mother Catherine Knox-Tutt. Thank you, rest on for a job well done for all in need .
Deborah and Samuel The Love and David Family
July 14, 2019
Accept our sincere Condolences,
Peace & Love
Rana Tarver
July 14, 2019
Gus Thornhill was an honorable man who my family trusted. He was always there for us in our time of need. We loved and respected him.
Sincerely,
The Tarvers
Steven Wynn
July 14, 2019
Sorry to hear of this.
May God bless and comfort you all.
Thanks for your service during the loss of my Mom.
Steve (former Springdale Elementary School Crossing Guard)
Irving & Celeste Harris
July 14, 2019
Mr. Thornhill was truly a man of honor and integrity. My mother-in-law was afforded his professionalism in 2006. He had her shipped to her state of N.J. Our condolences go out to his family.
Cedric McDowell
July 14, 2019
To Gus Thornhill family my deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to the family. May God continue to strengthen each & everyone of you.
Gus was so good to our family during the loss of our love ones.
A special angel gone too soon.
Rest in Paradise
Cedric McDowell & Family
Ramona Moody
July 14, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. Mr. Gus was an amazing man and we will miss him. We love you.
Yunvette ivey
July 14, 2019
My condolences to family and staff at Gus Thornhill funeral home . From Ivey family
Deborah Neason
July 14, 2019
My prayers go out to the family and friends for your loss. God bless and keep you all.
July 14, 2019
"PRECIOUS MEMORIES"
The Warner Family: Gregory & Mattie, Anthony & Gwen, Roderick & Brenda, Bernard & Kolette
The Shropshire and Bennett family
July 14, 2019
To the Thornhill family and staff our family sends Sympathy and Condolences to you all. Mr. Thornhill was a friend and comfort to our family in our darkest hours. We know and understand your pain. Our prayers for healing and comfort are with you. Be blessed.
Linda Brittian
July 14, 2019
I would like Thank
Gus for all he shared and done for my family.
As a little I remembered Gus being my Grandmother (Pearl Strozier) paper boy and later working at Walker's, becoming one of East Point first Black Policeman and Gus Thornhill Funeral always respectful, kind, caring and Loving. Mr. Thornhill, Thank you being there all my family member. RIP
Dianne Murray Lewis
July 14, 2019
Condolences to Gus Thornhill's family from Mrs. Dianne Murray Lewis of Murray Brothers Funeral Home Cascade.
July 14, 2019
God bless the FAMILY hold on to god unchanging hands
Drucilla Ellis
July 13, 2019
I would like to thanks Gus as we call him for the many act of kindness he have shown my family over many decade I recommend friend and neighbors to him because he was so fair I feel like I have loss a family member from the Rawsaw family
July 13, 2019
An absolutely phenomenal community leader and activist, Mr. Gus Thornhill, Jr. was generous beyond measure. He will be missed.
Lisa R. Shannon, Ph.D.,
KIPP South Fulton Academy, Georgia State University
Ellen Wright
July 13, 2019
Gus was truly a pillar of the community.
Praying for the Thornhill entire family.
May God keep you strong during this time and time to come.
God bless you
Ellen(Pat) Wright
Mattie Storey
July 13, 2019
To the family of Gus Thornhill, Jr., I would like to express my sincere condolences during this time. He was a beacon of light for the community and a saving grace for the times that my mother, Flossie Gaston, and my sister, Velma Sutton, transitioned on to a place of peace. Gus was a good friend of the family and will be missed dearly.
Delphine Binns
July 13, 2019
Mr. Thornhill..
I just want to say.. "Thank You"!
May You Rest Peacefully with Our Father Which Art in Heaven...Amen
Sister,pete,sonny,jeanette and moot
July 13, 2019
It is with deep sorrow to hear the transitioning of Mr. Gus Thornhill. Gus has been not just a friend but a brother of our family. We new Gus when he was the first africian american police officer in East point Georgia. Then he moved on to be an entrepreneur of his own and started Gus Thornhill Funeral home. He will truly be missed! Rest now Gus in the arms of our Savior. To the family be encouraged and continue To Love and lift each other up. We love you, the Westmoreland, The Hunter, The Redding Families.!
Katonia Perdue
July 13, 2019
Praying for my family. Gus was such a good man. Gus was my mother's second cousin on the Hunnicutt side. He was loved by all because of his character. He will be missed.
Frances Smith
July 13, 2019
To the family and Staff of Gus Thornhill: I would like to express our sincere and condelence, I like to say thank to staff of GUS THORNHILL FUNERAL HOME for service my family's THE LOVE, THE WASHINGTON, THE SMITH and THE BRIDGES. MR.GUS THORNHILL YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED,BUT I KNOWN GOT GOT. BETTER PLAN FOR YOU .REST IN PEACE.
JOSEPHINE THOMAS
July 13, 2019
MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES ARE WITH THE FAMILY
The Family of Gary & Ella R Jones
July 13, 2019
Our Sincere Sympathy to the Family and staff of Mr. Gus Thornhill. You work in the community will always be remembered. Thank you for your work. You've gained your wings, now fly away and take your rest. Much Love.
Daphne Ivery
July 13, 2019
Your family has always treated everyone with dignity and respect. Now in your time of breavement we continue to lift you up in prayer and meditation that you all are able to take sokace in God's grace and in knowing that an entire community mourns with you.
With Prayers, Love, Gratitude and Respect
Evangelist Martha Taylor
July 13, 2019
A lots of love and prayers are being sent your way from me to his wife, family and the staff of Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home as you go through this transition in your lives. Mr. Gus Thornhill Jr. will be truly missed. He was a pillar stone to our communities with his loving, caring, kind, and helpful ways. I have always considered him, his family and staff as my family to eternity. He is now resting from his labor and is now in heaven with Father God Jehovah!
Cyndi Davis-Hill
July 13, 2019
Thank you Gus for taking care of Mrs. Hattie Mae Stegall's family for so many years. You will truly be missed. Forever in our hearts.
Sending our condolences to your wife and family.
Stephanie Shannon
July 13, 2019
With deepest sympathy. Your legacy will live on forever, and you will be truly missed.
linda kimg
July 13, 2019
my condolences to family and his staffs.linda king and family
Ms. Ginia Glover
July 13, 2019
WE LOST A VERY STRONG LOVING UNCLE GUS ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
Sherry Jackson - daughter of the late Bishop Louis H. Jackson, Sr.
July 13, 2019
My prayers and condolences are with the family. You all were so kind to me and my family during our loss of love ones. I pray for strength for the family.
Donna Harris
July 13, 2019
We lost uncle Gus. A true pillar of the community and family to us all. You have buried so many of my family members and love ones including; my dear mother, grandparents, uncles and cousins. Just this past February you buried my dad Earnest Smith who was a good friend of yours since childhood. Now you all are back on the block. Just in heaven this time.. Uncle Gus you ranked high on Earth and now in Heaven. Well done sir!
You will be missed but your legacy and love for your people will live on.
God bless you Thornhill family.
Rev. Evaleen Litman Sargent
July 13, 2019
I was deeply saddened to hear of the transition of Mr. Gus Thornhill. My sincerest condolences to his wife, family, staff of Thornhill Funeral Home, and all who came to know him. He was a friend to my family and we share in your loss. As time goes by, may you find God's comfort and peace in believing... Gus fought the good fight of faith, he finished his race, and he now abides in the fulfilled promises of our Lord! The Psalmist reminds us, Precious in the sight of God is the death of his dear ones.
Gregory & Sharon Duhart
July 12, 2019
Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. The State of GA, East Point, and the funeral profession has lost a Gem. Thank You Mr. Thornhill for the Legacy you have left us.
Gwendolyn murphy
July 12, 2019
Sorry for your lost you will be missed praying for the family love you all.
Brenda Adams
July 12, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the family of Gus Thornhill. As pillar of the community, he will be surely missed. I know I will miss his beautiful smile and his welcoming "hello" wave on my future visits to the funeral home. RIH Mr. Thornhill. You have earned your crown.
May God continue to bless and keep each of you. Much love, the Carrecter, Edmondson, and Steele family.
Peggy Scott
July 12, 2019
Praying for the Thornhill Family
Dora Patterson
July 12, 2019
My prayers goes out to the family during this time of bereavement. God bless yall!
Dora Ray Patterson.
QLS Haven Senior Apartments
Clarence Williams
July 12, 2019
May God bless you and the thornhill family
Be bless. Your cousin.
Phyllis Brown
July 12, 2019
Gus is truly going to be missed he and Annell are more like family to the Brown family. Rest in Jesus.
Love to his family from ours.
Cynthia Thurman
July 12, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beverly V Rice
July 12, 2019
To the Thornhill Family,
I'm deeply sadden for your loss of a great man. Gus was family too so many members of the East Point Community. He loved my Mama Queenie. He was well respected by many, putting their needs first, from when he was a Police Officer to becoming the Owner & Director of Gus Thornhill Jr Funeral Home. My prayers are with the family.
Rest In Peace Gus with our Heavenly Father.
Beverly.V Rice
Helen Thornton
July 12, 2019
Our love and prayers to the Thornhill Family and friends.
Helen Thornton & family
Helen Thornton Thornton
July 12, 2019
Our love and prayers to The Thornhill Family during this difficult time.
Larry & Jane Hanes and Family
Helen Thornton
July 12, 2019
Sending our love and prayers to The Thornhill Family.
Marvin and Dorothy Johnson and Family
July 12, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eberhart Family
Fairburn, Georgia
Mildred Parks
July 12, 2019
Condolences to the family of Mr. Gus Thornhil
Sandra Hill
July 12, 2019
A well miss person, May God continue to blessed Thornhill Family
Yolind, Willie & Cat Rhynes
July 12, 2019
catherine rhynes
July 12, 2019
To the Thornhill Family & Staff, Where there is sadness,Love plants a garden of Memories,Wishing you Peace and tender reflection....Sending you heartfelt Sympathy, Willie & Catherine Rhynes Nashville, Tn.
Cynthia Hill
July 11, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Artvetta Jones
July 11, 2019
To the Thornhill Family:
Dear Annell,Michael, Sheri and other family members.
Dear God, you know how badly this family is hurting and you know what they are facing.My prayers are that you gently wrap your arms around each of them,even thought they are heartbroken.
Let your Grace and Love flow upon them. I pray. Amen
Artvetta Jones
Howard King
July 11, 2019
I met Mr. Thornhill shortly after I moved to East Point thirty-four years later. We met in the Post Office a number of times and I visited with him and talked about possible future needs for his service. There was absolutely no thought given to his not being available when my need came, since I am quite a bit older.
He impressed me with his professionalism and preciseness. Along with his family, he will be solely missed by entire community.
Our sincere sympathy goes out to his family and all who morns his death.
Pastor Allen & First Lady Carolyn Smith
July 11, 2019
Resolution
In loving memory of
Mr. Gus Thornhill, Jr.
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice
of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall
rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together
with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be
with the Lord, Wherefore comfort one another with these words. I Thess. 4:16-18
To Mrs. Gus Thornhill, Jr, the Family and The Gus Thornhill, Jr. Funeral Home Staff,
We, the members of The Greater Atlanta Healing Temple Church Family, and our Pastor, District Eld. Allen J. Smith, Sr. wish to convey to you our sincere and heartfelt condolences at the passing of your dear husband, Founder and loved one, Mr. Gus Thornhill, Jr.,.
We know that the pain is very deep, but God's grace is sufficient to see you through this sad hour. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of your great loss.
Therefore be it resolved, that we embrace and support the family of Mr. Gus Thornhill, Jr. and The Gus Thornhill, Jr Funeral Home Staff, by demonstrating our love for him to you. We can't replace him, but we pray you will keep the loving memories of him in your hearts.
Be it further resolved, that a copy of this resolution be given to the family and The Gus Thornhill, Jr Funeral Home Staff.
Humbly submitted on this 15th day of July 2019,
By the members of the Greater Atlanta Healing Temple Church Family.
Submitted by,
Pastor, District Eld. Allen J. Smith, Sr.,
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. I Thess. 4:14
Family of the late Marion Green
July 11, 2019
My prayers go out to the Thornhill family. May you find peace during this difficult time and beauty in the legacy that Gus leaves behind. My father knew Gus and always wanted to him to handle his final preparations. I'm grateful to have had a chance to honor his wishes 3 years ago. I remember speaking with Gus one day in preparing for dads service and he had such a calming presence. May God continue to bless this beautiful family!
Brenda Samuels
July 11, 2019
My Condolences to the Thornhill family and staff RIP Mr. Gus.
Debbie Williams
July 11, 2019
Much love is extended to The Thornhill family. So proud to have been in Mr Gus' presence. His untiring service and love for people will forever be cherished. His light will forever shine! Love Debbie Williams and Family
Mary Wilcoxson
July 11, 2019
To the family of Mr. Thornhill you all have my deepest sympathy He has been burying all family members for years and you have my condolences. sorry for your loss. (The Brown Family)
Camillia
July 11, 2019
Mr. Thornhill, The only thing I can say is JOB WELL DONE SIR!!! JOB WELL DONE!! You have gotten your wings so keep flying high Sir!! REST IN PARADISE
Gregory & Lenise Rose Hope
July 11, 2019
To the Family & Staff of Gus Thornhill:
I would like to express our sincere and heart-felt condolences. Gus was like family to us and we share in your sadness. I have known Gus since I was a little girl in East Point when he worked for Walker Funeral Home and transported my grandmother to Grady Hospital for doctor's appointments. I remember the pride we all felt when Gus and Pop became the first black police officers in East Point. I also recall the many times Gus was there for me and my husband when we lost love ones. He always treated us like family, and I am forever grateful to him and the Thornhill staff for their professional and compassionate services. I will always remember his smile and warm greeting whenever I saw Gus. Although this is a great loss to the entire community of East Point and all who knew him, I thank God for the time Gus was here because he left a legacy that will live forever.
Jacqueline Warren
July 11, 2019
Mr. Gus,
You can rest now. Your Legacy is intact and your will maintain what you have worked so hard for.
My condolences and prayers are with your family.
Love,
Jacqueline "Mimi" Warren
Tabbatha Petty
July 11, 2019
The Lord has another angel now!! My prayers and condolences go out to the family and staff of Mr.Gus. Thank you for all the service you have given to my family for all my family members. Rest well. Job well done. Now you may sing with the Lord.
Eula Davis
July 11, 2019
Sorry for your loss . My prayers and condolences are extended to family and friends. May God give you strength and comfort you during this time of loss .
Tammy Starr
July 11, 2019
We Love you Uncle Gus the Starr Family.
July 11, 2019
My condolences and prayers for peace and strength.
-Johnny Wright
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