William R. Thorne, age 86, died on Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Larson House in Columbus. He was born on October 27, 1926 in Whitewater to Howard and Delia (Murphy) Thorne. William served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. following WWII. He was employed as a welder before retiring to Florida. Survivors include three sons, Gary (address unknown), Ritchie (Cindy) of Lodi and William Thorne Jr. of Florida; a daughter, Lisa (Dennis) Lambson of Tennessee; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his former wives; a daughter, Patricia Travis; four brothers and three sisters. Inurnment was in Hillside Cemetery, Whitewater. Pastor Jerry Wendt officiated.