Brian Patrick Thornburg

December 29, 1983 - March 16, 2018

Brian Patrick Thornburg, 34, died Friday, March 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Born December 29, 1983 in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of Dale R. Thornburg (Michelle) and Donna G. Butler (Tim). Brian was a contract TIG/MIG welder with a free spirit who loved to travel to new places and meet new people. Brian is survived by: six brothers and sisters, Adam Thornburg (Danielle) and their new daughter (RosaLee), Frankie Butler, Shannon Butler (Kevin), Staci Triggs, Shane Butler (Hilarie), Shawn Butler (Erica) ; Grandparents, Bud and Dot Garrett, Ed and Betty Powell, Gary and Beala Ray; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who he loved as family. He was preceded in death by Grandparents, John and Mildred Thornburg. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 4:00pm at Living Waters Funeral Home and Crematory (529 Spartanburg Hwy. S., Lyman) with visitation 3:00 – 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made at: https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-brian-thornburg. The proceeds will be donated to the Spartanburg Community College welding program. The family is at the home of Dale and Michelle Thornburg.