Ronald Edward Thornburg

Ronald Edward Thornburg of Dunkirk, MD, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, at the age of 76. He was born in Washington, DC on September 2, 1941, to Irma (Gaither) and Marvin Thornburg. He graduated from Suitland High School in 1959 and attended Prince George’s Community College, where he was on its first basketball team. Ron had an abiding interest in fishing, youth and high school basketball, (serving for several years as a boys’ club coach and a scout for the Catholic High School League), and was a devoted University of Maryland Basketball, Redskins and Nationals fan. Ron proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was the husband of Claudia [Miller] Thornburg, the father of Chad (Stacey), Jeffrey (Lisa), and Christian (Paula) Thornburg. He is also survived by grandchildren: Zachary, Nicholas, Holly, Fiorella, and Maristella Thornburg; sisters Donna (John) Ratti, Shirley (Robert) Clark; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and family members. Ron was beloved by all! In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department: 3170 W Ward Rd, Dunkirk, MD 20754 ~ https://www.dunkirk5.com/ To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ronald Edward Thornburg please visit our Sympathy Store.