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Merl E. Thornburg

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MERL E. THORNBURG, age 76, of Jacksonville, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. He was born March 1, 1937 in Madison County, Iowa, to the late Ray and Marie Thornburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roy, Dean, and Wayne Thornburg, as well as, one son-in-law, Jason Hobbs. Mr. Thornburg is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jo Ann Thornburg; daughters, Janie Smith of Cabot, Ark., and Jolene Hobbs of Sherwood, Ark.; as well as, one granddaughter, Shawna Diederich of Myrtle Beach, S. C.; sisters, Darlene Faux, Evelyn Hitchcock, and Wanda Bloodgood; and one brother, Lester Thornburg. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church with Deacon Mike Alberson officiating. Following the service there will be a time of fellowship and a luncheon in Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Cremation arrangements by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home and Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Published September 15, 2013

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