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James D. Thorne

  • June 30, 1935 - July 16, 2011
  • Millersburg, Pennsylvania
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“Dawn, Jimmy, Sonya, Penny and families, Would like to be there with you all to celebrate Jim's life, but circumstances came up and we just...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Kenanette and Butch Burns

“I am very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. I remeber visiting the puoltry farm when I was yound. I also remeber the family reunions. He will now...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Beverly Ciarocco Dunlap - Conway, AR

“SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,HE WILL TRULY BE MISS BY THE FAMILY,MAY THE LORD'S FACE BE UPON YOU, AND KEPT YOU, AND GIVE YOU PEACE ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: MARVIN HEBB

“Dawn, Jimmy, Sonya and Penny and families, Love and prayers to all of you as you cherish your wonderful memories of Jim. He was one of the kindest...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Bonnie Hebb Knotts

“Dawn, Sonya, Penny, & Jimmy, So sorry to hear about your loss. I remember with fondness many fun adventures at your home when we were all little...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Lois Hebb Walker

“My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Judy Russell - Homosassa, FL

“My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you struggle with your loss and grief. May God Bless You All! Anita ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Anita May - Niece

“Praying for you all during this time of transition! Prayers for peace and grace as you remember your dad and husband and grandfather! I know he...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Lucy Martin


MILLERSBURG- James Douglas Thorne, 76, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully July 16, surrounded by loved ones. Born June 30, 1935, Jim was a 1952 graduate of Aurora High School. He is survived by Dawn Thorne, his lifelong love and partner in marriage for 53 years; his son James Thorne, husband of Becky, and their children Dakota and Tyler; his daughter Sonya Ritter, wife of Scott, and their children Justin, Allison, and Jonathan Hunsberger; and his daughter Penny Swift, wife of Dave, and their children Carly and David. Also surviving are 3 brothers, Bill, John and Paul, and 2 sisters, Margaret and Rosanne. He went to join a granddaughter, Baby Girl Thorne, a sister, Dolores Swecker, and his parents, Harold Douglas and Mary Virginia Thorne in heaven. Jim is lovingly remembered by his family, friends, neighbors and church congregation as a man of enduring faith, integrity, justice, humor, and devotion to Christ. He will be dearly missed. Celebrations of Remembrance will be held at Fearnot Assembly of God, 1152 West Mountain Rd., Hegins, PA 17938, on Friday July 22 from 6-8 pm and Saturday July 23 at 10 am, with a memorial and scripture reading at 11 am. Lunch will be provided following Saturday's memorial service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Jim Thorne memorial fund set up at Fearnot Assembly of God (address as above), to be dispersed to charities that would honor Jim's convictions.