Dean Fredrick Thorne

Mr. Dean Fredrick Thorne, 58, of Statesville, passed away, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Dean was born November 20, 1961 in Alexander County and was the son of the late Charles Thorne and Betty Clair Thorne. He was a graduate of West Iredell High School and served in the US Air Force. In 1994, he married Diana Lin Osborn Thorne, who survives and he was a mechanic for Freightliner, Inc.

In addition to his wife, Dean is survived by a step-daughter, Cheryle Hexum of AZ and two step-sons, Ron Baugher of CO and Brooks Derting of Statesville. He was preceded in death by one step-son, Shawn Baugher.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Dean Thorne.