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James Thornton Obituary
James Michael Thornton, age 71, of Columbus Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Visitation 11 am- 1pm Monday, March 20 at House of Wheat Funeral Home, 2107 N. Gettysburg Avenue, Dayton, OH. Family to receive friends from 12 pm- 1 pm. Homegoing service to begin at 1pm. (Mask Required).
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Yvonne
May 12, 2023
We remember the laughter and silliness at Central and the short time in Pittsburgh. Sad for no more opportunities to reminisce by phone.
Yvonne (Smallwood) and Chris Sherrer
Marc´s friend
May 9, 2023
May God bless his family ! He going to be missed ! I love going in Marc´s Westerville to see him , he always was the employee of the store ! He will be missed ! I was in there today on Tuesday because I knew this was his work day ! They told me he had passed ! Couldn´t Believe! May God bless his family amen
Irma Aubrey-Sanders
March 21, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Janice (Anderson) Knight
March 20, 2023
To the family...sending prayers for strength and comfort.
Gonna miss your silly jokes and vibrant personality...tell Ida hello and don´t be parting too hard
Evelyn Jackson
March 20, 2023
Always love "baby" brother
PATRICIA L CONYERS
March 20, 2023
You will be missed friend.CSU life forever We will see you on the other side in Heaven.
Vicci and John Allen
March 19, 2023
In loving memory of James Michael Thornton:
Our long-time friend, mentor, classmate, coworker, and cousin-in-law. For God, for Central, for State!
We will never forget your mischief, laughter, serious opinions, love of music, love of fun, and your love of God.
Rest in heaven, dear friend."
colombo
March 17, 2023
Ride in Peace
Wrecking Crew Jo Colombo
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