?On Saturday, February 6, 2016, of Gambrills, MD. He was in the ministry for over 40 years and his last two churches served were First Baptist Church of Hyattsville and National Baptist Memorial Church of Washington, DC. He was the beloved husband of Gail Thorne; loving father of Elizabeth Gifford Thorne, Matthew Colin Thorne and Angela Gail Thorne. Also survived by four grandchildren and was the oldest of nine brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Crofton, 1690 Crofton Parkway, Crofton, MD on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 3 p.m. Interment private. If desired, contributions may be made to the Guatemalan Missions Fund through First Baptist Church of Crofton.