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Willie Charles Thorne

Passed 05/18/2026

Obituary For Willie Charles Thorne

Willie Charles Thorne, 91, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, May 26, at St. John Baptist Church, 5987 Red Oak Road, Battleboro NC. 27809 with Pastor Emeritus Rev. Herbert C. Scott, officiating. Burial will follow at New St. John Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service.

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My sincere condolences to the family and next door neighbor for many years. Mr. Charles was a really great guy. May God continue to bless and comfort the family

Reginal Baker

My condolences goes out to the Throne family. I pray that God will give the families comfort. Annette, you're in my prayers 🙏 ❤️

Katherine Lee

My thoughts and prayers to Robert the entire thorne family, and may God comfort you in the days to come in your hour of grief

Arthurine Cobb

Dear Annette and family, I'm keeping you in thought and prayer as you maneuver through this difficult time of loss. God bless you. Annette Moore

Annette Moore

Condolences and prayers goes out to Robert and Wilber Thorne on the passing of your beloved brother .Your Hamden CT family, Artie and Doris

Doris Clark

Condolences to my family. I will miss Charles a lot. He always had good family stories and history. Whenever he called, I knew it would be a nice long call but I got enjoyment and good laughs. Rest Well Cuz until Then.

Gloria D Chrisp

My deepest condolences the Thorne Family during this difficult time.

Helen T Pulley

What a Amazing Man, being knowing you all my life was like a Dad To Me

Marsha Macklin

My condolences to the Thorne family on the loss of your loved one. God will take care of you. Catherine and Chris

Catherine Blackwell

To Annette and family we were sorry to hear of the passing of your father, Mr Charles was a man who loved his family and his church. Weeping may endure for the night but joy cometh in the morning. If God brought you through it trust Him to see you through. The joy of the Lord is your strength.

Rev.Brenda Bryant /Rev.Vernon Bryant

My deepest condolences to Nikki, Pete and the family

Michelle Sharpe-Evans

My Condolences to Mr.Throne family God bless the family and keep them strong!!!

Mr.&Mrs.Dancy

I will miss Al the Great Stories you shared with me! Take your Rest My Dear Friend!❤️

Rebecca

Condolences and Prayers goes out to the family. From Rodney and Tina Smith

Rodney and Tina Smith

Mary and children send condolences to the family,we use to be neighbors on Bruno Vista

Mary Gupton

It is with great sorrow that we send our deepest condolences to the Thorne family. The Bullock family who lived across Center Street from his grandmother, Mrs Rena Walker. He

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Prayers of comfort to the family...sleep in peace BBQ Man

Margo Wilson

My Uncle Charles was the man to go to if you wanted some good BBQ!! He was a sweet and kind man. He will surely be missed!! It's never goodbye,but see you later...❤️🕊🙏

Shenea Rhanes

Sending prayers and condolences to the Thorne Family.R.I.P. Charles.

Ann Scarboro Hines

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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