William Bill THorne

August 28, 1956 - May 14, 2021

William “Bill” Vernon Thorne age 64 of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly Friday May 14, 2021. He was born in Burke County to the late Ralph and Marie Helton Thorne on August 28, 1956. Bill worked at Zenith as a truck driver and during his free time enjoyed working in his yard and on his house. Along with his parents those preceding him in death include a sister Ruby Anderson, three brothers: Bob, Daniel, and Johnny Thorne. Those left to cherish the memories of Bill include his daughter Paula Adams (Stephen), son, William Thorne (Sarah), daughter, Casey Thorne, three sisters: Helen Thorne, Mabel (Runt) Price, and Judy Hall, seven grandchildren: Jessica Christopher, Johnathon Prestwood, Jordan Prestwood, Julie Prestwood, Daniel Thorne, Aaliyah Davidson, Sophia Thorne, four great grandchildren: Malachi Chow, Jaelyn Prestwood, Ma’Kenzie Prestwood, Jonah Prestwood, and a number of nieces and nephews and special friends. A visitation for Mr. Thorne will be held at Alexander Funeral Service Thursday May 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be held Friday May 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service. The Rev. Steve Watson and Rev. Donald Anderson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Livelung.org or mailed in to Livelong @ 905 Old Winston Road High Point, NC 27265-1946. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service. Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com