Mekale LeVar Thornhill

Mekale LeVar Thornhill, 44, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on May 31, 2025. He was born on December 28, 1980, to M. W. Thornhill, III and Mary F. Thornhill. He was educated in Lynchburg City Schools and completed his high school education in Chesterfield, Virginia.

Mekale was a member of Court Street Baptist Church, where he worshipped faithfully alongside his beloved mother, who will deeply miss his presence. As a teenager, Mekale earned a black belt in Karate, played football, and embraced life. He had a passion for riding motorcycles, exploring houses, and vacationing at the beach with his daughters and his significant other Monique Hudson.

Though he found joy in many things, his greatest fulfillment came from beautifying outdoor spaces which led to the creation of Thornhill Lawn Care, LLC in 2021. Fueled by his perfectionism and his mothers’ keen eye for detail, the business was a reflection of both their dedication and love.

Mekale is survived by his parents and loving partner, as well as, his daughters: Makalah Thornhill and Rhian Thornhill; his siblings: Ayonna Carper (Robert), Murrell Thornhill, IV (Adrian), and Chonda Thornhill; grandmother, Frances M. Thornhill; his aunts Nan Thornhill and Kay Vaughan; and nieces and nephews: Akira (Hal), Imoni, Tyler, Tiarra, Alexis, Jalyn, Sasha, and great-niece Tatumn. He also leaves behind a very devoted friend, Daytron Payne, a true friend, Brian Torode, Jr.,Special friends, David Hurt, Michael "Hotshot" Simon and many loving cousins, extended family, and friends.

He was predeceased in death by his paternal grandparents, M.W. Thornhill, Jr. and Frances E. Thornhill, his maternal grandmother Minerva Glass, and his paternal uncles Larry Vaughan and Leonard Vaughan, Jr.

The family will be receiving family and friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A homegoing celebration of Mekale's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at The Ramp Church International, 701 Thomas Road, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is assisting the family.