Edward G. Thornal

1922 ∼ 2011

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Funeral services for Edward G. ?Punk? Thornal, 88, of Austin, will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Bevil Oaks. Interment will follow at Forest lawn Memorial Park.

A gathering of family and friends will be Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.

?Punk? was born October 28, 1922 in Silsbee, Texas and passed away, April 6, 2011 in Austin. A longtime resident of Beaumont, he was a retired Chief Petty Officer with the U.S. Navy having served in WWII and Korea. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bevil Oaks and an avid woodworker.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Hilry and Debbie Thornal of Austin; daughters, Glenda and Linda Thornal of Lewisville; grandchildren, Kris Thornal of Austin and Hilaire Thornal of Houston; and step-granddaughter, Alicia Marrs and husband, Brandon and their son, Ben of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sudie Thornal and his parents, Ruben E. and Minnie L Harrell Thornal.

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Anonymous April 9, 2011

Linda and Glenda, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know how hard it is to loose one's father. My thougths and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your memories of him help to ease the pa##imported-begin##Mary-Margaret Anzell Cutshall##imported-end##

Anonymous April 8, 2011

Growing up it was always so much fun to go visit Punk and Sudie. In later years, getting together at the family reunions was always a great time. Punk had great stories to tell and Mike really enjoyed visiting with him. We are sorry we can't be there##imported-begin##Sandra Owen West & Mike Williams##imported-end##

Anonymous April 8, 2011

Mr Punk was one of my favorite people of all times. He was always sitting in his pew at church and attended Sunday School faithfully. He and Sudie were a pleasure to visit and I enjoyed discussing the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Astros with him. I kn##imported-begin##Linda Thomas##imported-end##

Anonymous April 8, 2011

What a blessing to have known Punk. We always loved seeing Punk and Sudie at church. Punk was a blessing to everyone...and he always had a peppermint for anyone! That just shows a little of what a huge and generous giving personality he had. He is Hea##imported-begin##Fred and Robbie Jordan##imported-end##