Jimmy Douglas Thorne, Jr. was born to Sgt. First Class Jimmy Douglas Thorne, Sr. and Eddie Faye Radford June 26, 1971. He was the baby of the family known as "Buggy." Jimmy graduated from Bullard ISD in 1989. He went on to graduate from Tyler Junior   College with an Associate Degree in accounting. Jimmy continue his higher education at the University of Texas as Tyler to gain a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

He became thirsty for the Word and the Love of God then accepted Christ as His Lord and Savior. Jimmy further accepted his call to the ministry in the Baptist Church where he faithfully served and developed under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Derry Hinton at the God's Way Baptist Church prior to and following stepping into the pastoral role for a season. Jimmy had a servant's heart, he was an advocate for serving his church and community, he called softball games for the city of Tyler, coached girls basketball and enjoyed spending quality time with his family.

He was united in matrimony in 2000 to the love of his life, Shatony Thorne. To this union two beautiful daughters were born. Jimmy loved, cherished and remained committed to his Faith and Family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and leaves behind his loving devoted wife: Shatony Thorne of Flint, TX; two blessed and loving daughters, Alexandria Thorne of Miami, FL, and Alyssia Thorne of Flint, TX, one sister: Sarah Rogers (Deacon Calvin Rogers, Sr.) of Madison, AL, one brother: Eddie Thorne of Tyler, TX. He also leaves a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws friends and church family to cherish his memory.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also

that love his appearing.