Jerry Wayne Thorn passed away on March 26, 2026. We will celebrate his 89 years of life at a later date at the Frederick Cemetery in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Jerry Wayne Thorn was born on January 6, 1937, to Marshall and Lorene Thorn in Frederick, Oklahoma. He graduated from Frederick High School in1955 and attended the University of Oklahoma. He married Barbara Burns in 1955 and they had 2 daughters. Jerry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lubbock and a member of the Samaritan Class. He was blessed by many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Lorene Thorn, and his wife of 65 years, Barbara.
Jerry is survived by his daughters, Terri Gillam and Laurie Thorn; grandson Alex and wife Maria; granddaughter Abby and husband Kyle, and several nieces and nephews.
The family request that contributions be made to your favorite charity.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Ford Chapel at First Baptist Church at 2201 Broadway Ave. Please visit www.memorialdesigners.net to sign a virtual guestbook and share memories of Jerry with his family.
Posted online on March 28, 2026
Published in Lubbock Avalanche-Journal