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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Condolences to the Thorne family. We will always remember Mr. Charles for his good character and the best barbecue ever.
So sorry to hear of Mr Charles's passing. He was a "father like" support to my daughter and I years ago when we were Buena Vista Ave. neighbors. So glad he got to meet my dad and other family members before I moved away. Prayers of comfort for the family.
My deepest sympathy for your loss, Praying for your comfort and peace.
Lena Gaylor Murrell
To the Thorne Family and Friends. I Wish I could be with you during this time of celebrating the life of Willie Charles!! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏 ❤️
I will miss our many talks and words of encouragement from Mr. Charles! My thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace are with the family now and in the days to come (Matthew 5:4)
Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr.Charles.. sending my condolences to the family..
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
My condolences goes out to the Throne family. I pray that God will give the families comfort. Annette, you're in my prayers 🙏 ❤️
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
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
Condolences and prayers goes out to Robert and Wilber Thorne on the passing of your beloved brother .Your Hamden CT family, Artie and Doris
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.
My deepest condolences the Thorne Family during this difficult time.
What a Amazing Man, being knowing you all my life was like a Dad To Me
My condolences to the Thorne family on the loss of your loved one. God will take care of you. Catherine and Chris
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.
My deepest condolences to Nikki, Pete and the family
My Condolences to Mr.Throne family God bless the family and keep them strong!!!
I will miss Al the Great Stories you shared with me! Take your Rest My Dear Friend!❤️
Condolences and Prayers goes out to the family. From Rodney and Tina Smith
Mary and children send condolences to the family,we use to be neighbors on Bruno Vista
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
Prayers of comfort to the family...sleep in peace BBQ Man
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...❤️🕊🙏
Sending prayers and condolences to the Thorne Family.R.I.P. Charles.
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