Billy R. "Briar" Thorn

Mr. Billy R.”Briar” Thorn, 76, of Murray, Ky. Died Friday, May 27, 2011 at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
Mr. Thorn was born on March 23, 1935 in Big Sandy, TN. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator
Mr. Thorn is survived by four daughters, Christine Hope Ethier (Joseph) of Murray, Ky., Patricia Byars of Murray, Ky., Joyce Hart of Mississippi, and Barbara Fitzgerald of Mississippi; four sons, Zach Thorn of Aaron, TN, Dennie Ray Thorn of Memphis, TN, Anthony Thorn of Murray, Ky., and Gary Thorn of Murray, Ky; one sister, Betty Barnes of Mississippi, and three brothers, Paul Thorn of Murray, Ky., Edward thorn of Murray, Ky., and Finnis thorn of Aaron, TN, as well as twenty-one grandchildren and twelve great – grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may go to; Billy R. Thorn final expenses % J.H. Churchill Funeral Home 201 South 3RD Street, Murray, Ky. 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home is in charge of Arrangements.