George Allen Thornburg

George Allen Thornburg, 78 of Huntington, WV passed away on Monday December 10, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. He was born July 25, 1934 in LeSage, WV son of the late Owen David Shannon Thornburg and Cesshell Floyd Thornburg. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters; Hester, Mary, Annie and Susie and two brothers; Richard and John. George owned and operated the former Thornburg's Food Market for 37 years. He was a member and former chairman of the WV Retail Grocers Association and was an active sponsor of the Grocer's Cancer Day.  He was also a member of the Elk's Lodge BPOE 313. George was a generous man helping customers who were struggling and going above and beyond for the young employees he hired making sure they had the opportunity to continue their education. He is survived by his loving family, including his wife of 59 years, Gail Lewis Thornburg, two daughters, Lisa Thornburg of Milton and Amy Jo Smith and her husband, Kim of Huntington; a son, Allen Thornburg and his wife, Cathy of Huntington; a brother, Raymond Thornburg of Huntington; six grandchildren, Michelle, Kristi, Nicky, David, Karen and Tommy; two step-grandchildren, Zachary and ZaneAllen; five great grandchildren, Christopher, Peggy, Wyatt, Hannah and Amelia, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Those who wish may memorial contributions to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25701. At George's request private family services were held earlier. Beard Mortuary assisted the family.

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