- Date Of Birth: December 4, 1922
- Date Of Death: March 23, 2014
- State: Alabama
Mr. James H. Thornton, age 91, of Wright City, Mo., formerly of Fairfax, Al., passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital West in St. Louis, Mo.
Mr. Thornton is survived by his wife, Carole Thornton; two sons, Terry (Cindy) Thornton of Taylorsville, Ga. and John (Christy) Owens of Wentzville, Mo.; daughter, Lori (Mark) Ramseur of Buda, Tx.; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother, Leon (Minnie) Thornton of Langsville, Oh.
Mr. Thornton was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Moore of Orlando, Fl.; sisters, Margaret Tucker of LaGrange, Ga., Lois Word of Texas, and Laverne Green of Alexander City, Al.; his brothers, Robert Thornton of Mobile, Al., and Huey Thornton of Opelika, Al.
Mr. Thornton was born on December 4, 1922 in Elmore County, Al. He was a member of Fairfax United Methodist Church. He was a very sweet gentleman, who loved his family. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and fishing and playing Rummy with his grandchildren. He was a World War II veteran.
