Eldon David Thorndyke , 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015, in Center.

Mr. Thorndyke's wishes were to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Thorndyke was born December 12, 1943, in Saybrook, Illinois, to Ralph V. Thorndyke and Ethel Wright Thorndyke.

He is survived by
Children:
Alana Bundrant and husband, William, of Nacogdoches
Sarah Thorndyke of Gibson City, Illinois
Misty Galyon of Iowa
Tracie Thorndyke of Joaquin

Granddaughters:
Laura Casey and husband, Jammie, of Patroon
Amanda Akridge and husband, J.C., of Center
Rachel Andrews of Nacogdoches

Brothers:
Merlin Thorndyke
Lloyd Thorndyke and wife, Minnie
Butch Thorndyke and wife, Minnie

Sister: Darlene Maxwell

Great Grandchildren:
Katie Casey
Hunter Casey
Lauren Akridge
Wyatt Akridge
Jaidyn Akridge
Raylee Akridge

Honorable Son: Russell Andrews

Special thanks to Jackie Fountain and also to the staff of Holiday Nursing Home and Heart to Heart Hospice.

Preceded in death by
Mother: Ethel Wright Koerner
Father: Ralph Thorndyke
Brother: Norman Thorndyke