Doug Thornburg

Paul Douglas Thornburg, 84, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Maple Leaf Healthcare.

Doug was born April 2, 1937 in Paw Creek, NC and was the son of the late Paul Judson Thornburg and Annie Mae Stimpson Thornburg. He was a graduate of West Mecklenburg High School and Central Piedmont Community College. He served in the US Air Force and the US Army Reserves. On July 11, 1959, he married Carleen Stockton Thornburg and together they were members of Fallstown Baptist Church. Doug has a servant’s heart, serving in various roles like Deacon and volunteering with Meals on Wheels. He was a retired Charlotte Police Officer and later became a minister of Providence Baptist Church and Elmwood Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife of 62 years, Doug is survived by three daughters, Tammy Howard (Randy) of Cleveland, Susan Rhoades (Terry) of Hayes, NC, Joanna Giles (Chris) of Statesville; two grandchildren, Christy Kress (Kenny), Daniel Marshall (Tara); three great grandchildren, Bailey Kress, Paisley Kress, Claire Marshall and one sister-in-law, Doris Cole of Madison, TN.

Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Fallstown Baptist Church with Pastor David Troutman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 1:00-2:00pm.

Memorials may be made to Fallstown Baptist Church, Gideons International or www.checkeredflagfoundation.org Online condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com

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