Joseph "Joe" Thornsberry

Joseph “Joe” Martin Thornsberry, 77 of Frankfort, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Joe was born July 20, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky to Michael Francis Thornsberry and Elsie Louise Hart Thornsberry. Joe graduated from Southern High School Class of 1964 and attended University of Louisville Art School. He worked at multiple sign and display firms, Ford Motor Company LAP, and was co-owner of Thornsberry and Thornsberry Signs. Joe also worked as a Deputy with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for 8 years and attended the Sheriff’s Academy at Western Kentucky University. He owned and operated Antique and Classic Restoration, from 1979 until he retired in 2023. Joe was a 50-year member of KYANA Automobile Club and he organized the Capital City Classic Auto Club in 1984 and was still an active member at the time of his death. He was president and founding member of the Frankfort Mustangs Club, member of the Derby City Truck Club, and member of Falls City Mustang Club. He was a member of the FOP Capital City Lodge #8. Also, he was Vice President and a Director of the Choateville Ruritan Club, giving every ounce of strength and energy he had. Joe met the love of his life, Beverly Russell, whom he married on October 5, 1968, at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, spending over 55 years together. Joe and Beverly built a foundation of faith, family, and love that will carry on for generations. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Michael H Thornsberry, and brother-in-law, Larry Flowers. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Beverly, daughter, Julie Thornsberry Doane (Chuck); grandson, Zachary Joseph Doane; brothers-in-law, William “Bill” Russell (Kim); Kevin Russell (Shirley), sisters-in-law, Betty Thornsberry and Michele Russell Flowers and many nieces and nephews. He was a faithful member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Good Shepherd Church on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. with Father John Lijana officiating. Burial will follow at Frankfort Cemetery. Visitation will be at Good Shepherd Church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Serving as the active pallbearers will be family and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared via the online guestbook at www.harrodbrothers.com

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Joseph "Joe" Thornsberry

July 20, 1946 - May 12, 2024