Tmothy Dean Thornberry

Timothy Dean Thornberry, age 53 of Massillon, died Thursday, April 13, 2006 of an extended illness at Massillon Community Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1952 in Massillon and was the son of Gene and Harriette (Isbell) Thornberry. He was a lifelong area resident. Tim graduated from Tuslaw High School in 1971. Tim had worked as a motor route carrier for the Independent until he retired to Florida where he enjoyed fishing every day. Along with his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Tommy Thornberry and Ted Thornberry (Linda Moore) and his sister Heidi Thornberry all of Massillon. Also surviving are his nieces Niki (Don) (Thornberry) Klein and Dacey Thornberry. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold & Mary Thornberry and Harry & Lillian Isbell. Private services were held on Saturday with burial at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home handled the arrangements. The family wishes to thank those who were especially kind to Tim, the Vellios family and the Millar family. Special thanks to Hospice of Stark County, particularly Becky Balliet, Jeff Newman and Glen Shedlock. Also to Massillon Community Hospital Emergency Room and the nurses and staff in the 2100 Division. Memorials in Tim’s name are suggested to Hospice of Stark County, 3611 Whipple Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44718. Arnold-Lynch – A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-4839 www.arnoldlynch.com