Jax Thorburn, age 8, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021 in Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born on November 6, 2012 in Paoli, he was a son of Meghan L. (English) and Brian L. Thorburn.

Jax was a third grade student at Schuylkill Elementary School who embodied a warrior spirit and lived life to its fullest everyday. He loved playing football, tie-dye creations, and making TikTok dance videos. Jax loved time spent with family in Avalon, NJ, where he especially enjoyed body surfing, fishing, mini-golf and going out for ice cream. He cherished the time with his friends when they could get ice cream or go mini-golfing. He enjoyed going to Nudy's for the "Jackson Special: two grilled cheeses without a pickle." Throughout everything, Jax always had a smile on his face. He was a shining light in everyone's eyes and spread his love to everyone he met.

In addition to his parents, Jax is survived by his brother: Chase Michael Thorburn; maternal grandfather: Michael English, of Phoenixville; and paternal grandmother: Maureen Thorburn, of Clarks Green. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother: Ginger English and paternal grandfather: William Thorburn.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral mass on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 10:00 am, at St. Ann Chapel, 604 South Main Street, Phoenixville. Officiating will be the Rev. John J. Newns. Friends will be received from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday evening at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc, Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville. Memorial contributions may be made in Jax's name to Make-A-Wish, 1702 East Highland Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016, www.wish.org/donate. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.