Michael Scott Thorne, age 54 of Sanford, died Monday (1/3/2022) at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford.  He was born on April 19, 1967, son of the late Amos Maynard Thorne and Mavis McNeill Thorne.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Michael Trey Thorne. Scott was a graduate of Western Harnett High School Class of 1985 where he played football.  He was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church.   Funeral service will be conducted at 2:00pm Friday at Holly Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Parsons officiating.  Burial will follow in the Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.  Surviving is his wife, Wanda Lemons Thorne of the home.  Daughters Taylor J. Thorne of Sanford, NC and Baylee J. Thorne of the home.  Sister, Penny T. Howard and husband Buddy of Broadway, NC and grandsons, Jaxson Gaines and Waylon Gaines.  The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Thursday evening at the Holly Springs Baptist Church multi-purpose building.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.