Herbert Dennis Thornes

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Mr. Herbert Dennis Thornes, 79, beloved husband of June Faye Thornes and a resident of Hopeton, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at his home.

Born Aug. 6, 1940, at home in Clam, he was the son of the late Elton Calvin Thornes and Marion Mae Annis Thornes. Mr. Thornes retired from the former Parks Motor Company in Parksley, was a member of St. Thomas United Methodist Church, and loved to cut grass and go fishing.

In addition to his loving wife, Faye, survivors include a daughter, Linda Gagliardi and husband, Vince, of Onley; two granddaughters, Alisha Gagliardi and Samantha Gagliardi, both of Onley; two sisters, Betty Lue Jones and husband, Carlisle, and Sandra Richardson and husband, Troy; two brothers, Quinn Thornes and Georgie, and Keith Thornes and wife, Chantel; and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three sisters, Gertrude Thornes, Pamela Childress, and Valerie Elliott; and three brothers, Johnny W. Thornes, E.C. Thornes Jr., and Woodrow W. Thornes.

A memorial service will be held at St. Thomas United Methodist Church Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Hyeon Ho Lee officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas UMC, 25460 Shoremain Drive, Bloxom, VA  23308.

Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were made by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.

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