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Ivan Lee "Bunny" Thorne

Ivan Thorne Obituary

SPRING HOPE - Ivan Lee "Bunny" Thorne, age 91, died Monday, September 4, 2006, at Nash Grove Manor. A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, September 6, 2006, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Spring Hope Funeral Home by Rev. Ron Hawley. Interment will follow in Oak Dale Cemetery. Mr. Thorne was born in Johnston County to the late Harry Lee and Ella Thompson Thorne. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Yount Thorne of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Linda Thorne and Dale and Sandra Thorne, all of Spring Hope; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by a son, Larry Thorne. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service, 10 a.m. Arrangements made by Spring Hope Funeral Home, 7881 Webbs Mill Road, Spring Hope, NC 27882.

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Published by Rocky Mount Telegram on Sep. 5, 2006.

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Donna Tyson

September 6, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cathy Finch

September 5, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you. You are blessed to have had your father with you for so many years. May your memories bring comfort in the days ahead.

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