Ronald Delton “Ronnie” Thornhill
70, Columbia
Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Woodlawn Cemetery for Ronald Delton “Ronnie” Thornhill, 70, of Columbia, who departed this life on Feb. 20, after a long battle with cancer. Visitation was held from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the services on Friday, Feb. 23, at Colonial Funeral Home.
He lived his entire life in Columbia and was a member of Woodlawn Pentecostal Church. He retired from a 25-year career with Columbia Walmart. He enjoyed painting, drawing, hunting, golf, visiting his former co-workers at Walmart and taking care of homeless animals. He will be dearly missed by his family and a multitude of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Delton William “Billy” Thornhill and Ruby Lee Thornhill, both of Columbia; and his brother, Perry Dean Thornhill of Atlanta, Ga.
He is survived by his sister, Kimberley Thornhill Caston (Paul) of Columbia; two nephews, Evan Caston and Zachary Caston, both of Oxford; and many cousins, grandnephews and nieces.
Pallbearers were Paul Caston, Evan Caston, Zach Caston, Preston Vaughn, Paul White and Steve Crosby.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialfuneralhomes-ms.com for the Thornhill family. Arrangements were entrusted to Colonial Funeral Home.
