Roosevelt Thornsberry

Roosevelt "Thorny" Thornsberry, 78, of Lewisburg, OH, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. Born on January 15, 1933 in Kite, KY, he was the son of the late John M. & Nora (Hall) Thornsberry. He retired in 1989 after 31 years in education having taught at Twin Valley South High School West Alexandria, OH, Twin Valley North Elementary School in Lewisburg, OH and also Warner Elementary in Richmond, IN. A 1951 graduate of Wheelwright High School in Wheelwright, KY and a 1964 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, OH with a Bachelor of Science in Education, and also a Masters Degree in Education. He was a Kentucky Colonel and also a Free Mason. He loved to play fiddle and has played in various bands. He also composed and recorded several pieces of music. He enjoyed woodworking and created many musical instruments such as fiddles and dulcimers, and also several pieces of furniture.

Preceded in death by his Brother: Arlin Thornsberry; Sister, Margie Thornsberry.

Survived by Wife of 55 years: Verla L. (Bowling) Thornsberry; Sons & Daughters-in-law: Robert Edward & Kay Lee Thornsberry, Lexington, KY; Timothy Lee & Krista Thornsberry, Richmond, IN, Brothers: Jimmy Daryl Thornsberry, Greenville, OH, Donald Gene Thornsberry, Fleming County KY; Sisters: Ruth Hagelberger, Anna, OH, Ella Mae Michael, Rossburg, OH. 4 Grandchildren: Kristin Mann, David Mann, Miranda Thornsberry and John Thornsberry. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2011 at Barnes Funeral Home, 411 N. Commerce St., Lewisburg, OH with Chaplain David Garman and Deacon Phil Beam officiating. Interment will be held in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg. Family will receive friends from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lewisburg Emergency Unit, P.O. Box 697, Lewisburg, OH 45338. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com