John Philip Thornbery

John Philip "Phil" Thornbery, age 76, of Middletown, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John R. and Jean Thornbery, brother-in-law, Howard Schwarz, and special aunt, Edith Armitage.

Phil is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jo Ann Thornbery, son, Andy (Vanessa) Thornbery, daughter, Sarah Thornbery, grandchildren, Bane and Violet Thornbery, sisters, Sally Schwarz and Dawn (Rick) Melvin, and special friends, Phyllis and her son, William Cunningham.

Phil held a Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts Education from Anderson University (Anderson, IN) & a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Xavier University. Phil spent his professional career teaching art for 33 years at Verity Middle School & 11 years as an English as a Second Language (ESOL) tutor at the elementary level, both in the Middletown City School District. However, Phil's passion was music and he served in various churches. Phil was a gifted organist, pianist, & vocalist and was an active member of First Presbyterian Church. Phil also enjoyed his model trains & toy cars as well as traveling and reading. Special vacation memories were trips to Europe with his daughter as well as trips to Colonial Williamsburg (Williamsburg, VA) & Disney World (Orlando, FL).

Visitation is Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with funeral service on Friday, December 16, 2022 starting at 11:00 am all at First Presbyterian Church, 2910 Central Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the First Presbyterian Church Organ Fund, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, or Save the Children.

Interment will follow at Woodside Cemetery, Middletown, OH.

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