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John Thornburg Obituary
Mr. Thornburg served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He also retired as an engineer from the Gulfport Fire Department after twenty years of loyal service.
He enjoyed fishing, football, and all sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman John Thornburg and Mary Ladnier Crumpler; his 1st wife, Betty Thornburg Page; his 2nd wife, Myrna Allen Thornburg; and his sister, Reitha Mae Lawson.
He is survived by his son, John Thornburg, Jr. of Gulfport, his daughters, Shelia Davis (Tim) of Kiln, Elizabeth Thornburg of Gulfport, Mary Gibbons (Brendan) of Ocean Springs, and Peggy Herring of Lumberton; his three grandchildren, Analese Gibbons of Ocean Springs, Kurt Ladner (Karen) of Greensboro, NC, and Michael Hoda, Jr. of Kiln; his two step granddaughters; seven great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
The funeral service will be held Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 2:00 pm, with visitation for family and friends one hour prior, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.
Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport.
Memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com.
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4 Entries
December 12, 2010
John, Liz, and Mary;
Love and prayers with each of you..know that ya'll always are in my heart..Penny
November 27, 2010
Liz and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You all know that he is up in heaven looking down on y'all. You are all in my prayers.
Love,
Ginni McMahon
The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes
November 27, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Michelle, Brian and Ryan Grell (Strickland)
November 26, 2010
Mary and Liz,
Please know yall are in our hearts and our prayers. Your dad was a very special man..
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