Randi Lee Thornberry, 64, of Nelson, passed peacefully on July 7, 2025, at Bryan LGH Medical Center West in Lincoln. Born March 5, 1961, in Aurora to Larry and Doris (Peters) Thornberry, Randi was a cherished son who grew up in several wonderful Nebraska communities; Aurora, Superior, Clay Center, and Nelson. A graduate of Nelson High School, he carried the values and friendships forged in Clay Center and Nelson throughout his life. Randi worked for many years as a dedicated truck driver, a profession that suited his love of the open road and his dependable nature. His favorite memories were of fishing trips to Alabama and hunting adventures in Nuckolls County.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, John Ensign; grandparents, Willis and Neva Thornberry and Herbert and Lola Peters; and aunts and uncles, Marv and Elaine Thayer and Jim and Shirley Peters.

Randi is survived by his loving parents, Larry and Doris of Nelson; son, Gariv Thornberry of Norton, KS; sister, Vicki Ensign of Nelson; nieces, Jessi (Nathan) Hoeft of Hastings and Kelly (William) Karr of Blue Hill; great nephews, Caleb and Jacob Karr; as well as many other relatives and a host of dear friends who treasured his friendship.

A Celebration of Life Open House will be Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nelson Community Center in Nelson.

Private family inurnment will be in the Nelson Cemetery. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Condolences may be sent to Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, 446 South Main St., Nelson, NE 68961 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes. com.

Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson is in charge of the arrangements.