Bennie Carroll Thorne, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bennie Carroll Thorne, Jr. was born September 11, 1959, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia to Bessie Jean Lee and to the late Bennie Carol Thorne, Sr. Bennie received his formal education through Richmond City Schools, graduating from Maggie L. Walker High School in June 1977. He enlisted into the United States Army on July 13, 1977, after graduating. He was trained as a Sharpshooter and received numerous medals for his outstanding service. Bennie completed his time of service receiving an honorable discharge on July 29, 1980. On February 6, 1972, Bennie accepted Christ and was baptized at Good Shepherd Baptist Church. He met the love of his life and best friend, Brenda in 1998. They were united in holy matrimony on July 15, 2000 in Richmond, Virginia. Bennie was formerly employed by Steel Services as a machinist and retired in 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving wife, Brenda Thorne; children, Bennico Cooper and Staphonia (Brandon) Edwards-Johnson; grand-children, Trevell, and Bailey Johnson; mother, Bessie Jean Brooks; siblings, Fannie T. Robinson, Kevin Wright, and Raymond (Raven) Thorne; stepmother, Arlene E. Thorne; uncle, Clarence Stone; great-aunts, Annie Minor and Joyce Cuffee; great-uncle, Charles Lee (Lugenia); 2 brothers-in-law, 4 sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews; a host of other relatives and caring friends.

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Bennie Carroll Thorne, Jr.

September 11, 1959 - May 29, 2022