- Date Of Birth: July 8, 1934
- Date Of Death: September 25, 2017
- State: Georgia
Preston Flemming Thornton, age 83, of Douglas, GA passed away Monday, September 25, 2017, at Memorial Satilla Health, in Waycross, GA, Mr. Thornton was born July 8, 1934, in Surrency, Georgia to the late Samuel David Smith and Dolly Gertrude Thornton. He was a member of the Saving Grace Ministries and an army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include: Wife; Eloise Thornton of Douglas, GA, Daughter; Debra Gray of Douglas, GA, Grandchildren; Damon Byrd, Brandon Byrd, Corey Merritt, Linsey Merritt and Casey Merritt. Step- Sons; Don Harrell and Ronnie Harrell of Douglas, GA, Step-Daughter; Debra Kubala of Chiefland, FL, Step-Grandchildren; Justin Douglas, Kim Robinson, Amy Medders, Brad Harrell, Merrissa Johnson, Dawn Hester, Brandon Haygood and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by, his Wife; Norma Thornton, Mother; Dolly Thornton. Father: Samuel Smith, Daughter; Charlene Merritt and son; Preston F. Thornton, Jr.