Pat Thornhill, age 87, of Riverview, Florida departed this earthly dwelling and took his rest with the Lord on May 31, 2024, at the St. Joseph's Hospital South, Riverview, Florida. Known by most as “PT”, he was a longtime resident of the Tampa Bay area.
Pat was Born on April 15, 1937, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to the late Willie and Maybell (Delaughter) Thornhill. Pat was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Thornhill, brothers, Willard and Leon Thornhill and sister, Aline Knight.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Judy Burkett Thornhill of the home.
Education: He was a graduate of Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, MD.
Career: Served in the Air Force and then went on to be a General Manager for multiple trucking and waste management industries. He retired from his career in management in 2009.
Sports: Avid golfer, Tampa Bay Rays baseball fan and Tampa Bay Buccaneers football fan.
Surviving relatives include six children:
Joe Thornhill (Kelly) of Dallas, Texas.
Jeanne Thornhill Campbell of Draper, Utah.
Jimmy Thornhill (Pam) of Westfield, NC.
Michlene Thornhill Love of Brandon, FL.
India Thornhill Banks of Riverview, FL.
Trish Thornhill Ortiz (Angel) of Riverview, FL.
Fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
One Sister, Bess Jackson of Daytona Beach, FL.
One brother, Allen Thornhill (Judy) of Anchorage, Alaska.
Two brother-in-law’s, one of which was his best friend, Herbert Burkett, three sister-in-law’s, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
To Those I Love
And Those Who Love Me
While I am gone release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many beautiful years.
I gave to you my love. You can only guess How
much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown.
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
To grieve for me a while if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust, It's
only a while that we must part, To bless the
memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on, So if you
need me, call and I will come,
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart,
You'll hear all my love around you soft and clear,
And then when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say...
"Welcome Home"
