Orville David Thornberry was drafted into Heaven’s team on September 3, 2021. When the call came, his wife of 59 years and six children were with him, at his home in Florissant Colorado, to help prepare for the next chapter and journey to the biggest league. The home was also filled with some of his 23 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

He was a Softball and Baseball coach at WPHS (19912013) and CCVHS (4 years). For more information on his life visit: Obituary for Orville David Thornberry | Mountain Memorial Funeral Home (mountainmemorialfh.com)

Celebration of life will be at the Cripple Creek High School Gymnasium on October 30, 2021 at 11 in the morning. 410 N. B Street, Cripple Creek, Colorado