William Henry Thornley Jr. passed away peacefully February 10, 2019, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa. Will was born January 3, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Des Moines Tech and worked for Townsend Industries as a tool and die maker. William was preceded in death by his parents, William Sr and Mrytle (Arnold) and sister, Cris Thornley. William is survived by his daughters: Sue (Jeff) Chapman, and Wendy Thornley; son, Stacy (Heather) Thornley; sister, Jeri (Monty) Fleenor; brother Ben (Eden) Thornley; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. William will be laid to rest next to his parents at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Des Moines, Iowa. Rasmusson Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of William Henry Thornley Jr., please visit our .