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1918 - 2003
 CLAUD H. THORNBURG, 84, of Ona, W.Va., passed away Monday, June 16, 2003, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2003, at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church by the Rev. Sue Jarrett. There will be a private burial. He was born November 15, 1918, in Cabell County, West Virginia, a son of the late Howard B. Thornburg and Ersie D. Heffner Thornburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Alice Thornburg; a sister, Sarah Thornburg Fraley; and a son-in-law, Ronald E. Bell. Mr. Thornburg was a retired farmer and local businessman. He was also a member and past president of the Barboursville Lions Club; a member of Huntington BPOE #313; active in Lehigh Acres, Fla., United Methodist Church; Fellowship Bible Class at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church; past president and longtime member of the Cabell County Board of Education; past president of the West Virginia Board of Education Association; member of the Barboursville Sportsman Club; and was developer of Guyan Estates, the first large housing subdivision in West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Adkins Thornburg; his children and their spouses, Thomas Lee and Rose Thornburg of Barboursville, James Dale and Ann Thornburg of Barboursville, Connie Sue Bell and Gary McLaughlin of Charleston, W.Va., Rosalee and Jim Hodges of Huntington and Sue Ann and Bob McNamara of Fairfax, Va.; grandchildren, Susan and Steve Vance of Ashland, Ky., John and Kerri Thornburg of Ashland, Ky., Kelli Bell of Barboursville, Catherine Thornburg of Florence, Ky., USMC 1st Lt. James D. Jr. and Robyn Thornburg of Hampstead, N.C., Eric and Eileen Hodges of Huntington, W.Va., Nick Hodges of Portland, Ore., Brian, Todd and Jennifer McNamara of Fairfax, Va., and Ken and Dawn Nance of Barboursville; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Addison Vance, Alaina, Mary Alice and Christopher Thornburg, Jacob and Elizabeth Nance, Emily, Amber, Cassie and Caleb White, Sebastian Hodge, and Vivian and Isaac Hodges; and a nephew, Howard Fraley and his wife Marian of Warner Robbins, Ga. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Henson Mortuary, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Flowers are appreciated, but if people wish, they can made donations to Pea Ridge United Methodist Church. Family condolences may be sent to http://www.timeformemory.com/henson.
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There are currently 11 condolences.
teresabyers[warden]
Thursday June 19, 2003 at
7:21 AM
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dearfamily,sosorrytohearaboutclaud,myprayersarewithallofyou.
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teresabyers99
Thursday June 19, 2003 at
7:08 AM
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Valerie Mann Van Houten
Thursday June 19, 2003 at
1:35 AM
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To all of the Thornburg family:
My thoughts and prayers all with you all during this difficult time.
Love,
Valerie Mann Van Houten
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Ron Perry
Wednesday June 18, 2003 at
6:02 PM
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From Ronald L. Perry
E-mail elron53@aol.com
Date 6/18/03 at 2:31
To the Thornburg Family: So sorry to hear of Claud's passing away. I hunted with him for several years with the Barboursville Sportsman Club. Always enjoyed the time spent with him. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts are with you. Ronald L. Perry Bradenton, Florida
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Ron Perry
Wednesday June 18, 2003 at
6:00 PM
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To the Thornburg Family: So sorry to hear of Claud's passing away. I hunted with him for several years with the Barboursville Sportsman Club. Always enjoyed the time spent with him. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts are with you. Ronald L. Perry Bradenton, Florida
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J. D. Thornburg
Wednesday June 18, 2003 at
12:36 PM
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Dear Everyone,
I will truly miss everone over there during this hard time. I am comforted by the fact that my grandfather had so many friends and family with him during his passing. Life will not be the same, but his spirit and his values will be in our hearts and minds forever. Take care everyone, I can't wait to get back to Barboursville. Semper Fidelis.
Love,
JD
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Pat Safford
Wednesday June 18, 2003 at
10:31 AM
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I'am so sorry about your loss,he will be missed buy all.My prayers go out to all of the family. "Pat Safford and Steven Safford"
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Glenna and Cline Akers
Wednesday June 18, 2003 at
9:39 AM
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Dear Jim and Ann,
Read about your loss today. Our thoughts and love are with you.
Glenna and Daddy
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Ruth Ann (Plybon) Lambert
Wednesday June 18, 2003 at
7:17 AM
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Marlene,
Mother would have wanted me to let you know that Claude will be greatly missed. I'm sure that he and mother are now enjoying telling stories of the past and laughing. Please know that you and the family will be in our prayers. God Bless you all.
"The Mabel Plybon Family"
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Tuesday June 17, 2003 at
10:34 PM
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Tuesday June 17, 2003 at
10:28 PM
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