Ronald B Thornberry passed away August 24th, 2017. Born in 1929 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, Ron was a successful business man and entrepreneur. As the owner of Thornberry’s Appliances in Midddletown, NJ since 1952, Ron had a keen business sense and zest for life. After graduating Kingsford High School in 1947, Ron joined the US Navy for four years serving at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, Massachusetts, Europe and sea duty. While serving our country, he attended college at Amhurst and Springfield University and graduated from the Navel Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island. It was in 1952 that he opened his retail business as well as a real estate company. Ron retired in 1997 to Amelia Island, Florida where he was still active in real estate. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Jacquelyn, as well as sons William and Robert and daughters Jennifer and Marcie. Ron is also survived by his grandchildren Kelly, Julia, Steve, Greg, Katie, Zachary and Shaylee as well as four great grandchildren and two stepsons. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 22nd at the Amelia Plantation Chapel, Amelia Island, Florida. There will be a reception following in the home of David & Linda Vrooman at the end of Village Drive.
In memoriam, donations can be made on behalf of Mr. Thornberry to the Warner Center for Caring, Community Hospice in Fernandina Beach.