John D Thornburg's Obituary
John D. Thornburg, age 66, of Milan, OH, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his home after a short illness. He was born on February 9, 1952 in Cleveland’s Little Italy, moved to Willowick, and has been a resident of Milan for the past 1 ½ years. He worked as a Distribution Clerk for the US Post office for 29 years before retiring in 2014. John’s interest in art started the moment he picked up a pencil for the first time. His sister Carol taught him how to draw circles and it escalated from there. By 18 John was an aspiring cartoonist. He drew several characters for the Sunday Scoop-Journal. The biggest highlights of John’s career were drawing for big Chuck & Hoolihan and then Big Chuck & Lil John. He enjoyed showing and selling his work at the Ghoulardi Fest, and also enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife Kelly (nee Klammer); sons Tony Thornburg of Cleveland, Vince Thornburg of Cleveland, and Victor (Shelby) Thornburg of Cleveland; daughter Gerri (Dave) Caldwell of Cleveland; step-daughter Terri (Josh) Kimbrell of Brooklyn; step-son Jason (Rachel) Long of Elyria; 3 grandchildren; brother Don (Marlene) Thornburg of Lakewood; He is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Ann Thornburg; and sister Carol Tumolo. Graveside services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery at 10:30 AM Friday, June 15,2018. Minister Tim Fenske will officiate.
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