Kenneth Allan Thorne

Kenneth A. Thorne, (KAT) Age 60. Went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday March 24, 2017. Member of Grace Baptist Church for 21 years. A wonderful man who set the standard of excellence in all aspects of life. Taught 4th grade Sunday school for 17 years. He was a dedicated icon in the valve industry for 42 years and was a member of the sales team at Pentair for 15 years. Best friend and soul mate to his wife of 27 years. Exceptional husband (KATMAN), father, pee-paw, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle. A beautiful soul, generous, kindhearted, forgiving, compassionate, loving devoted man of God. Influential in leading others to Christ. He was an avid Georgia Tech and St. Louis Cardinals fan and a huge supporter of the Bearden High School Rugby team. Loved by all that knew him. Preceded in death by: Father: Thomas Thorne, Grandmother Barbra Gheer, and Grandfather Harvey Day. Survived by: wife Paula Thorne. Children: Daughter Tonya McGimsey, Son Mike McGimsey Jr. (fiancé Ashley Masengill). Grandchildren: Damon McGimsey, Ethan McGimsey, Landin McGimsey, Talyn Walker. Parents: Lee and George Forzly, Sisters: Cynthia and Byron Reynolds, Terry and Danny Tingler and Kathleen Thorne. Sister-in-Law Anna and Wayman Pritchard, Nephew: Jim and Susan Lawson, Niece Niki Reynolds, Great Niece Rachael Lawson. Pallbearers: Mike McGimsey Jr.,Damon McGimsey, Ethan McGimsey, Landin McGimsey, Jim Lawson, Jason Galloway, Bob Strege, Byron Reynolds. Honorary Pallbearers: The Bearden Rugby Team. Officiating: Reverend Ron Stewart and Reverend Todd Stewart. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association 4660 Old Broadway Street Knoxville TN 37918. Visitation will be on Tuesday March 28 from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm with a Funeral Service to follow at Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway Knoxville TN 37931. Family and Friends will be meeting at Berry Highland Memorial on Wednesday March 29, 2017 at 10:30 am for an 11:00 am Graveside service at Berry Highland Cemetery. Friends and family may leave their condolences at www.highlandmemorialknoxville.com