Zachary "Zack" Lee Thornburg

Zachary “Zack” Lee Thornburg, age 65, of Asheboro passed away on November 11, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House after a long battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease.

 Mr. Thornburg was born in Randolph County on August 1, 1959, to Farrell and Carole Jean Perdue Thornburg. Zack was a 1977 graduate of Asheboro High School. After graduating from college, Zack returned to his Alma Mater where he taught math and coached multiple sports. Known to many as “Coach Thornburg”, he was a True Blue Comet! In 1996 Zack graduated with his Masters in Educational Administration from NC A&T. He served as an Administrator with Asheboro City Schools and Randolph County Schools prior to his retirement in 2013. Zack attended Sunset Avenue Church of God. In addition to his mother, Zack was preceded in death by an infant daughter.

 He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Laura Jensen Thornburg; children, Jack Holton Thornburg, Jensen Lee Thornburg, and Jerome David “JD” Thornburg all of the home; Emily Thornburg LeRoy (Kris) of Asheboro, Ellen Thornburg Brisley (Rob) of Asheboro, and John Thornburg (Nikki) of Raleigh; grandchildren, Owen, Ainsley, and Nellie LeRoy, Carr and Holt Brisley, and Hatley Thornburg; father, Farrell Thornburg of Asheboro; brother, Robin Thornburg (Kaylee) of Florence, SC; and sister, Rhonda Burns of Sophia.

 The family will receive friends on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00 am at New Hope Memorial Gardens with Rev. Boyd Byerly officiating.

 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Asheboro City Schools Education Foundation. A scholarship to benefit AHS Wrestlers will be established in memory of Zack. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 1103, Asheboro, NC 27204.