Patrick Eugene Thornsberry

Patrick Eugene Thornsberry obituary, Chaplin, KY

Patrick Eugene Thornsberry

Patrick Thornsberry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Bardstown on Feb. 2, 2026.
Mr. Patrick Eugene Thornsberry, born December 12, 1939 in New Haven, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2026. He passed peacefully of natural causes surrounded by his loving family.

Patrick proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a devout Christian and a faithful member of Maryville Church of God, where he especially loved teaching Sunday school and sharing God's word. Pat never met a stranger and he was known for his kind heart, boundless energy, and willingness to help anyone in need. He loved to laugh, joke and cut up. He had a special fondness for Pepsi and candy. Spending time playing with his grandchildren brought him great joy. In his younger days he enjoyed hunting, fishing, fast cars, and watching basketball games, interests he carried in spirit throughout his life. Patrick will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a friend - a man full of life, faith, and generosity.

Patrick was preceded in death by his beloved wives, Imogene Brown Thornsberry and Daisy Bow Thornsberry, his parents, Patrick Clyde and Josephine Culver Thornsberry, three sisters, Mary Rosealine Thornsberry, Lois Brady and Irene Bray, a brother, Edward Thornsberry, and a stepson, Charles "Chuck" Bow.

He is survived by his children, Kevin (Lisa) Thornsberry of Taylorsville, Rhonda (Tracy) Douglas of Bardstown, his stepsons, Kevin (Tara) Bow of Taylorsville, Darrell (Ninfa) Bow of Virginia, and Gary (Susan) Bow of Texas, three sisters, Betty Jo (Tommy) Henley of New Haven, Donna (Larry) Clark of Mt. Washington, and Dorothy Ely of Bardstown and a brother, Billy Thornsberry of Louisville. He also leaves behind a large and cherished family of grandchildren, great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

Funeral services for Mr. Patrick Eugene Thornsberry will be 11:00 am Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home in Bardstown. Pastor John Loudermilk will officiate. Interment will be in Highview Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm and Friday after 9:00 am until time of the funeral service. The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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