Jonathan Matthew Thornburg

Jonathan Matthew Thornburg, 41, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was Born on May 1, 1985, in Durham, North Carolina, to Lewin Randolph Thornburg and the late Pamela Hope Janney Thornburg.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Pamela Hope Janney Thornburg; his maternal grandparents, Margie Lee Thornburg and Allen Thornburg, Sr.; and his paternal grandparents, Guy Janney and Barbara Janney.

Jonathan was a 2003 graduate of Bassett High School. He was a faithful member of Mica Road Baptist Church. He was employed with Crown Cork & Seal. A man who appreciated life's simple pleasures, Jonathan enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gaming.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his loving wife, Amanda Wade Thornburg; his beloved daughter, Rylee Grace Thornburg; God-Son, Matthew Brandon Hines; two sisters, Chasity Nicole Nolan and Virginia Duncan (Lane Arnold); sister in law, Katelyn Wade; his brothers, Scott Marlowe (Tabotha), Jonathan Hines, Tommy Hopkins (Melissa); brother-in-law, Jacob Wade (Sara); his father-in-law, Ronald Wade; his mother-in-law, Nancy Hundley; five nephews, seven nieces, his beloved fur baby, Bubba; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Mica Road Baptist Church at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Jeff Evans and Scott Marlowe officiating. Interment will follow at Fair Haven Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.