Chet E. Thornburg

Chet E. Thornburg, of Afton, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, gardening, playing cards, and arguing over the Bible.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Thornburg; parents, Edgar and Virgie Thornburg; and siblings, Charlie, Charlotte, Reba, Isabelle, Lelbert, “Big Sissy” Teresa, and Fonda.

Chet is survived by his children, Troy and Julie Thornburg, Aletha Thornburg, Carolyn and Ron Holder, and Chad Thornburg; grandchildren, Cassie Bales, Victoria Collins, and Logan Myers; great-grandchildren, Alessa, Breaonna, Danny, Bubby, Wayden, Matt, Cookie, Melody, and Kenny; sister, Shirley Good; and special friends, James and Nellie Roberts, and Larry VanBlaricome; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Crossroads Cowboy Church with Bro. Eddie Malone officiating.

A private committal service was held where he was laid to rest beside Mrs. Maxine.