Edward "Ec" Thornburg's obituary , Passed away on March 8, 2021 in Whitsett, North Carolina

Edward "Ec" Thornburg

October 26, 1946 - March 8, 2021 (74 years old)

Whitsett, North Carolina

Edward "Ec" Thornburg's obituary , Passed away on March 8, 2021 in Whitsett, North Carolina

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George Brothers Funeral Services

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Edward "Ec" Thornburg

October 26, 1946 - March 8, 2021 (74 years old)

Whitsett, North Carolina

Edward Thornburg Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Edward Thornburg of Whitsett, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 74, on March 8, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edward Thornburg to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lum Thornburg and Leona Sparks; and his brother Gary Thornburg. He is survived by: his wife Inez Thornburg; his daughters, Julie Saunders (Mike) of Greensboro, Vicky Reed of Whitsett, Michelle Harris (Kip) of Whitsett, Karen Thornburg-Tate (James) of Madison and Donna Thornburg of Greensboro; and his siblings, Homer Ray Thornburg, Joyce Isley and Jerry Thornburg. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AuthoraCare Collective, Burlington Campus, 914 Chapel Hill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George Brothers Funeral Services



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