Garry Thornburg

Bio

Born: September 22, 1955

I was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to John and Mildred Thornburg, and grew up in the Piedmont area of the state. I graduated from Dorman High School in Spartanburg.

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Education

I attended college in Charleston, South Carolina, and am a member of The Citadel Class of 1977. I hold a B.S. in Finance/Economics from the University of South Carolina.

Mary holds a degree in Music from Furman University.

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Family

Married to Mary for 48 years

Three children, two grandsons

Moved to Denton, Texas, in 1986

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Career

I retired this July after more than 40 years in the textile industry with Milliken & Company, serving in roles spanning manufacturing and sales. I was later transferred to North Texas in the commercial flooring industry. Over the years I held various positions but remained in commercial flooring for most of my career, retiring most recently from a Berkshire Hathaway company as a commercial flooring contractor.

I like to say I did not retire from work—I retired to invest more time in my church, men’s ministry, and my roles as husband, father, and “Pop Pop.”

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Church Service

Leader of a Tuesday night men’s study

Member of the Vineyard Life Group

Deacon, Finance Committee, Church bus driver, and Connect Team volunteer

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