Memorial graveside service for Jerry Wayne Thorn, age 89, of Lubbock, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Frederick Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Les Banks officiating.

Inurnment is under the direction of Jackson Funeral Home.

 He 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.