A Celebration of Life for Jimmy Thornell, 71, of Monroe will be held at 5:00 PM, Friday, March 17, 2017 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Chad Brooks officiating. There will be a visitation from 4:00 PM until service time on Friday at the funeral home.Mr. Thornell was born on May 21, 1945 in Vicksburg, MS and passed away on March 14, 2017 in Monroe, LA. He was employed with Phillip Morris, Alberta Culver and American Greetings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nell and Garnett Thornell and brother, George Thornell.He is survived by daughters, Kim Thornell, Danielle Vance and husband, Chuck; grandchildren, Nicolas, Matt, Conner, Justin, Brittany and Jason; step grandchildren, Brent and James; sister, Judy Milton; brother, Ron Thornell and wife, Jan; and several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.The family extends thanks to Dr. Linus Ho of M. D. Anderson Hospital, Dr. Scott Barron of Oncology Associates, St. Josephs Hospice and all the medical staff that had a hand in Jimmy care.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a very special group that was instrumental in Jimmy journey: Pilots for Patients, 3127 Mercedes Drive, Monroe, LA 71201.