Dewey Edgar Thornburg Jr.

Dewey Edgar Thornburg Jr. obituary, Columbiana, AL

Dewey Edgar Thornburg Jr.

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Dewey Thornburg Obituary

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Dewey Edgar Thornburg Jr., age 86, of Columbiana, passed away on October 16, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 20th, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Hubbard Cemetery. Rev. Theo Perkins is presiding, and Bolton Funeral Home is directing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Edgar Thornburg Sr. and Onzell Thornburg; and his daughter, Tina Thornburg.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joyce Thornburg; his daughter, Mistie Lamar (Kenneth); his grandchildren, Justin Lamar (Kayleigh "K.K.") and Jared Lamar (Coral "Nemo"); His great-grandchildren, Emily, Brantley, and Paisley; his sister, Martha Wilder (Kenneth); and his sister-in-law, Judy Naugle "HoHo" (Noble).
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My Daddy ( Larry Rich ) and Misties dad were friends... He was such a kind man.... He always brought us something from his garden.. I know it was him....let me know Mistie.. Mother called him Mr.. Thornburg.. I called him Misties daddy.. Loved by all... Cindy
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