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Jesse Thorn Obituary
Dr. Jesse Dale Thorn, 71, a retired journalism professor from LSU whose professional career also included stints working for newspapers as well as serving as former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards' first press secretary, passed away Thursday May 8, 2014 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS following a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held on Tues. May 13, 2014 from 5pm until the 6pm Memorial Service at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
He is survived by his brother, Truett N. Thorn (Brenda); three cousins, Annie Merle Washington, Dorothy Biggs and Bobbie Dilmore. He is also survived by many friends and colleagues.
The family wishes in place of flowers that any donations please be made to the National Parkinson Foundation at P.O. Box 450, Huntington Valley, PA 19006 (Phone Number: 1-800-947-6658). To visit our online guest register book please go to ottandleefuneralhome.com.
Ott & Lee Funeral Home
Brandon, MS
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Stephen Pitalo
May 23, 2014
So sad to hear of Dr. Thorn's passing. He was an inspiration as a professor. He will be missed.
Joey Lee
May 23, 2014
Goodbye Dr. Thorn, I'll always be thankful for your guidance and instruction, and pushing me!
Kristine Calongne
May 14, 2014
To my favorite professor at LSU, and my thesis director at the Manship School -- rest in peace. You will never be forgotten! I'm so sad to hear this news.
Gary Cobb
May 14, 2014
Rest in peace old friend
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May 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Rex & Kay Cobb
Farmerville, Louisiana
May 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Armand Brinkhaus
May 13, 2014
My recollection of Dale goes back to his work with Edwin Edwards in Congress and forward to all of the things that he did after and to his first days at LSU. He was a remarkable man, inventive, a leader and a survivor. May God bless him and his family. Armand Brinkhaus, Louisiana Legislature..1968-1996.
Elizabeth Hill
May 13, 2014
You were an amazing professor and friend. Grateful the Lord saw to it to have our paths cross. So many of us owe you so much. You have left behind an amazing legacy through all whose lives you have touched.
Milford Fryer
May 10, 2014
It was great knowing you, Dale. May you find the rest you deserve.
Diane Thorn Caldarera
May 10, 2014
My friend in BR called to tell me of Dale's death and it doesn't seem right, but I had been thinking of him every day for the last few weeks and wondered why ... after all the years since we were married. Know that he was still special in my memories. My sympathies are with the friends and family who will mourn his loss.
May 10, 2014
My dear, wonderful compassionate FRIEND, MENTOR,CONFIDANT,BROTHER. I will miss Dale Thorn.
You inspired me with your quest for knowledge and your many talents and accomplishments.
I feel most fortunate to have shared so many memories and some of life's journey with you.
You accomplished so much in your life and loved by so many.
A treasure on Earth and now in Heaven.
God has you in HIS arms!
Be at peace.
Annette
May 10, 2014
With deepest condolences. We are never prepared for such a deep loss so I hope you find some comfort in the memories & joys you had and know sickness, pain and death that we deal with now will one day be no more for this has been promised to us.
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