William Thomas “Willie” Thorpe

William Thomas “Willie” Thorpe, 80, husband of Kathy Taylor Thorpe, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Bourbon Heights.

A native of Bourbon County, he was born August 25, 1941 the youngest child of the late Charlie Douglas and Anna Lucille Stevenson Thorpe, was a
longtime masonry employee and a member of Paris Church of Christ.

Also surviving are a son, Jock Taylor (Angela Turner); two granddaughters, Samantha Kornoelje & Joselynn Taylor; and special nieces and nephews:
Barbara Justice, Esther McDaniel, Todd Justice and Tracy Thorpe.

Also preceding him in death were 12 brothers and sisters.

Services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, Apr. 8th at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home officiated by Clay Leonard. Burial will follow in Barterville
Cemetery.

Casketbearers will be Todd Justice, John Leonard, Eldon Smith, Jock Taylor, Joselynn Taylor and Tracy Thorpe.

Honorary bearers will be Samantha Kornoelje, Billy Ray Leonard and Randy Leonard.

Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon Friday until the time of service.

Memorial contributions to assist with funeral expenses may be made directly to the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.mathersgaunce.com.