Watson & Sons announces services for:

 

Eldon David Thorndyke, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015, in Center.

 

Mr. Thorndyke’s wishes were to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Mr. Thorndyke was born December 12, 1943, in Saybrook, Illinois, to Ralph V. Thorndyke and Ethel Wright Thorndyke. 

 

He is survived by

Children:

Alana Bundrant and husband, William, of Nacogdoches

Sarah Thorndyke of Gibson City, Illinois

Misty Galyon of Iowa

Tracie Thorndyke of Joaquin

 

Granddaughters:

Laura Casey and husband, Jammie, of Patroon

Amanda Akridge and husband, J.C., of Center

Rachel Andrews of Nacogdoches

 

Brothers:

Merlin Thorndyke

Lloyd Thorndyke and wife, Minnie

Butch Thorndyke and wife, Minnie

 

Sister: Darlene Maxwell

 

Great Grandchildren:

Katie Casey

Hunter Casey

Lauren Akridge

Wyatt Akridge

Jaidyn Akridge

Raylee Akridge

 

Honorable Son: Russell Andrews

 

Special thanks to Jackie Fountain and also to the staff of Holiday Nursing Home and Heart to Heart Hospice.

 

Preceded in death by

Mother: Ethel Wright Koerner

Father: Ralph Thorndyke

Brother: Norman Thorndyke