Herman Lee Thornell
October 2, 1929 ~ June 14, 2016
Herman Lee Thornell age 86, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2016. He was born in Nash County on October 2nd 1929 to the late Sue and Dan Thornell. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 34 years Ethel Thornell and two brothers Dan and Millard Thornell.
He is survived by his sisters, Carolyn Landing and husband Dick; Vernell Calhoun and husband Billy; son Gregg Thornell and wife Shannon; daughter Mary Emig and husband Daryl; grandchildren, Daryl Emig, Paige Emig, Benjamin Emig and Ethan Thornell.
He served in the United States Army where he was a Military Police officer, after his service in the Army Herman worked at the Planters Oil Mill for 15 years, but he farmed throughout his life. Hermans passion was always farming and he instilled that farming work ethic into his children and grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held on Friday June 17, 2016 at 12:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home 661 English Road, Rocky Mount. A visitation will be held Friday from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Johnsons Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Herman was a loving husband, father, son & brother. I know he was very proud of his family and adored his grand-kids. I know they brought him much joy and many fond memories to him. He was a very hard worker and enjoyed working on the farm especially with his cattle. My dad would always help Herman load his cattle for the market. One day, a big cow ran through my dads legs. He rode that cow for 30 feet backwards, before the barbed wire pulled him off. Herman was so upset that he kept checking on my dad throughout the week. He feared my dads back was hurt. My dad just laughed and said that was the best chiropractor hed ever been to. They laughed for weeks over that incident. Herman was a great man and will truly be missed by all that knew him. Its always hard to lose and let go of someone so near and dear to our hearts! At these times, we must cherish the fond memories we have made in the past. He is at rest and with his bride. Herman may be out of sight, but he will remain in our hearts forever! Now he is a Guardian Angel watching over his entire family especially those grand-kids! May God comfort each of you with an inner peace to heal this loss! I love you all dearly!! Bonnie Smith Ammons