Warren H. Thornburg

Warren H. Thornburg, 91 formerly of Pottsville, died Friday morning at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Sinking Spring. He was born March 4, 1930 in Pottsville a son of the late Alfred R. and Catherine Schwerkiet Thornburg. He was a 1948 graduate of Pottsville High School where participated in Football and Track and Field earning the nickname “The Flash” He was a Navy veteran having served during the Korean War and later worked at Homestead Airforce Base. Warren was a member of Black Diamond Navy Club, Minersville. Throughout his life Warren enjoyed hiking especially on Sharp Mountain. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Richard and Melvin Thornburg. Surviving are his children, Lynn McGowan, Jacksonville, FL; Michael Thornburg and his wife Debra, Exeter; David Thornburg and his wife Sandy, Flying Hills; Daniel Thornburg, Carson, CA; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren nieces and nephew. Services and interment are at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Please share your memories and condolences with Warren's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com