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Kevin Thornton Jr.

1980 - 2014

Kevin Thornton Jr. obituary, 1980-2014, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1980

DIED

2014

Kevin Thornton Obituary

THORNTON Kevin Thornton, Jr. 33, a Police Officer with Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, went home to be with the Lord Monday February 17, 2014. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethesda Community Church in Fort Worth, Texas with Pastor Thomas Gross, Sr. and Pastor J. Daniel Smith officiating. Entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum. Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Bethesda Community Church. Kevin was born April 5, 1980 in New Orleans La. to Kevin and Zonthia Thornton, Sr. Kevin honorably served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Survivors: Wife: Courtney Thornton; children, Kevin Thornton, III, Calaia Thornton, Crystal Thornton, Caris Thornton, and Kaileb Thornton; parents, Kevin and Zonthia Thornton, Sr.; sisters, Kennisha Hill and Keyana Joseph; brother, Korey Thornton; numerous other extended family members and many friends.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2014.
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korey thornton

May 13, 2015

THINKING OF YOU ALWAYS!!!!

June 15, 2014

MISSING YOU!!!! LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

April 13, 2014

MISS YOU!!!!

March 7, 2014

Mr. & Mrs. Thorton,

Heart felt condolences go out to your entire family. Kevin was an exceptional young man and a true pleasure to serve with as a United States Marine. He will be remembered...

Keith E. Boyd Sr.

March 2, 2014

Courtney,

We work for your dad and wanted to send our deepest condolences to you. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family as well as all the Thorntons.

Linda McGee & Velvet Green & The Entergy Westbank Construction Family

Velvet Green Linda McGee

February 25, 2014

A true Godly man who loved his wife and children.
you were an inspiration to all who knew you.

brandon crow

February 24, 2014

Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on
Cherished memories never fade because our loved one is gone
Those we love can never be more than a thought apart
For as long as there is a memory..they live on inside our heart.

I love you Courtney. I am here if you need me ANYTIME!

Crystal Ferbos-Woodrin

Crystal Ferbos-Woodrin

February 24, 2014

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Thornton Sr. Our prayers are with you and your entire family.

Cornell and Jackie Butler

February 23, 2014

Absolutely one a kind and a great friend. You will be truly missed. To Mr. & Mrs. Thornton I will keep you all in my prayers. Love you guys

Danielle Thomas

February 23, 2014

To Kevin, Zonthia, Veronica, Courtney,Kevin's kids, and his siblings. I could not believe the news when I heard it. He was too young. In my eyes, his work here on earth was un done. God saw it differently and said "Your work here is finish." I can remember him at walking in high tops. Running around the house with my kids when we came to visit my in-laws. My prayers are with you all you. He would have come back, but when he saw God's Glory!! Be Strong.

Fleta Stirgus

February 23, 2014

Sending love, prayers, and condolences to the Thornton Family... Saundra Hill and Family, Yorba Linda (Los Angeles) CA

February 23, 2014

To Kevin Sr. and Family,

Please accept our condolences for the loss of your son. We are keeping you in our prayers.
Donald F. (BTW Class of '77)and WillieMae G. Jones

Donald Jones

February 22, 2014

Courtney, sweet children, Mr. And Mrs. Kevin Thornton, Sr., family, and close friends: Through the witness of many at today's homegoing service for Kevin Jr., it is apparent the everlasting impact he made in the lives of many, unabashedly sharing and encouraging through his faith. May the peace of God, the comfort of the Holy Spirit, and the love of Christ, as well as the support of friends and family, carry you through your sadness. We love you.

Bryan and Elena Heard-SLCI Family

February 22, 2014

To Kevin, Zonthia And The Thornton Family,
We are remembering you in thought and prayer,
And asking God to bring you all comfort and strength
In this difficult time.
With Heartfelt Sympathy and Love,
Neighbors and Friends,
Carl and Betty Hunter ----- NOLA

February 22, 2014

When we spoke as brother-in-Christ we lifted up the name of Jesus together. Now God has lifted him up. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

dez

February 22, 2014

I only had the opportunity to meet Kevin over the past couple of weeks when our sons played on the same basketball team. I am so sorry for your loss and wish had I known him sooner. I can tell by reading the words of all that knew him that he was a great person. I take comfort in knowing that I will see him one day soon in heaven. May God comfort you in the days to come.

Landry Caster

February 22, 2014

Rest In Peace, Brother. Melvin "Hindu" Barnes Jr.

February 22, 2014

I work at Travelers Aid at DFW Airport and we work very closely with the DFW police department. It didn't matter what the situation was, from an unruly passenger to an unattended bag, Officer Thornton always dealt with it with his beautiful smile and kind nature! The world lost a great man and DFW lost an incredible officer! My prayers are with him, his family and the rest of the DFW police department. You will never be forgotten Officer Thornton!

Courtney Roark

February 22, 2014

Miss you

February 22, 2014

To The Thornton Family,
No Words can describe how I am feeling right now, you all have been apart of our family for such a long time; Losing Kevin was like losing a newphew. Kevin was always an amazing and respectable young man and he will be missed by many. May God Comfort each of you in your time of need... I Love you all!!!

Susan Atkins

February 22, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. God Bless and keep you in his loving arms.

Barney & Tammy Doporto

February 21, 2014

Death where is thy sting - Grave where is thy victory! Christ took care of death's sting and the grave's victory on the cross. Thornton family, find your peace in knowing Kevin is with Christ who conquered the grave.

Mert & Deshaun Davis

February 21, 2014

My prayers are with your family

chequita wallace

February 21, 2014

I sat behind Kevin for 4 years in high school. Your son, husband, and father is one of the most genuine individuals that has graced this world. My prayers are with your family. Please take comfort in knowing how many lives Kevin has touched and in knowing that we have all been blessed to be touched by an angel of God.

Bianca Tiner

February 21, 2014

To The Thornton Family,
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Hold tight to those precious memories. I will continue to lift the family up in prayer.
"I have heard your prayers, I have seen your tears". 2 Kings 20:5

MaryAnn Coleman Bates

Mary Bates

February 21, 2014

To Kevin Sr.,Zonthia and the Thornton Family; May God Bless you an your family during this time of sorrow. Be of good courage because God knows best. Kevin Jr. is absent from the body and present with the Lord. Grief can be so hard, but our memories helps us cope with the lost of our loved one. Lean on each other for love and support and cling to God's word.
Reflecting back on the day he was born and the day you and Kevin, Sr. brought Kevin home from the hospital; I had just given birth to Tiffany 3 week earlier and we were such proud parents. Even though we lost touch over the years, my heart is heavy right now but I know earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
James 4:8 encourages,
"Draw close to God and he will draw
close to you".

Love, Stephanie Turner, Tiffany, and Ronald Coleman, Jr.

Stephanie Turner

February 21, 2014

The ANGELS are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of GOD. Kevin & Zon we will keep you in our prayers.

Charles & Quintella Hawkins

February 21, 2014

I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Words can't express the heaviness that weighs upon my heart. May God's love surround your family during their time of grief.

Dominique Hill

February 21, 2014

I did not know Kevin, but I had the pleasure of meeting his wife. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Chasity Crawley

February 21, 2014

Kevin. How deeply you are missed. I didn't finish my Girl Scout Cookies you sold me. I will remember you always as a kind, loving, gentle man. I still look for you at the checkpoint. You left this world way too soon. Please continue to watch over us. Truly missing you. Carmyn

Carmyn Hall

February 21, 2014

Hard to hear this news. I'm blessed to have spent my high school years learning with such a good friend. May God bless his family.

McKenzi Chapital-Hinton

February 21, 2014

May God be with you during this time of loss and sorrow. The Thornton family will be in my prayers.

-Leslie Lazard

Leslie Lazard

February 21, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers

Beverly & Breonnie Dumas

February 21, 2014

So sorry for your families loss. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Theresa Dorsey

February 21, 2014

You will be truly missed Kevin Jr...
Love Always,
Anna and Family

Anna Moore

February 21, 2014

Cousin, there are SO many things I didn't get the chance to tell you, or do with you. Always putting stuff off for a later time... My heart sunk when I heard the news, but knowing you, you still have that huge kool-aid smile on your face right now! My fondest memories were walking around the corner in Hollygrove to you guys house to play after we all met one another, lol! Where does the time go? The kids and I looked at some pictures the other night of you during Christmas of 2000 at Aunt Susan's & Uncle Clarence's house - everyone looked so happy ? I'll miss you.... I love you. May you rest in eternal paradise and give Papa, Big Mama & Papa, Uncle Evans, Ms. Alice and Tee Joyce our love!!!

TQ Noble

February 21, 2014

Many memories that we'll all cherish, we grew u together and you were like a brother to many of us.. youll be missed! We mourn not as though we have no hope, we shall see you again! Rip

Gewanda nunez

February 21, 2014

Still in disbelief and shocked but the one thing I have learned throughout this turmoil is to cherish every moment and stop stressing. Life is short. You were called home too soon but god is rejoicing. Continuously praying for your spouse Courtney and the kids and the Thornton family.

Ciara Rhodes

February 21, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Aunt Gail

February 21, 2014

It was always a pleasure when Kevin dropped by our office. Always a smile on his face and kind words for everyone. Courtney, he thought you were amazing, and was so proud of his family. We'll really miss him. May God continue to bless you and give you peace during this time.

Dianna Waits

February 21, 2014

May Almighty God continue to be with you, and give you strength during this difficult period.

Majella Balderramos

February 21, 2014

May God's Grace remain ever present in your lives as we cherish the fond memories of Kevin. We love you and our sincere thoughts and prayers are extended to you, our family.
Love Ms Gloria, Ymine,
and Yasmine McGehee

February 20, 2014

We are praying the Lord will strengthen the family each day as you bear this heavy heart.
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart"....
Close friends of Dr. Clarence and Dr. Susan Thornton.

Rev. & Mrs. Willie J. Green, Jr.
Baton Rouge, LA

February 20, 2014

To Kevin and his family, Kevin you will be missed! So many of your DFW and American Airlines families are saddened by this loss. I wish you a beautiful journey home with the Lord and strength for your family. God Bless You All.

Nancy Esposito

February 20, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Keith and Dawn Carr

February 20, 2014

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