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Arnold Thornton Obituary

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Mr. Arnold Joseph "A.J." Thornton, age 50, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL died on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at a local hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. A.J. was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Harold Thornton, Sr.; mother, Hester Johnson Thornton and sister, Kathy Thornton Hartman. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Sherrie Roberts Thornton; two beautiful daughters, Erin and Emily Thornton; four brothers, Dennis (Brenda) Thornton, Frankie (Sharron) Thornton, Bubba (Trish) Thornton, Tony (Lisa) Thornton; brother in law, James Hartman; three sisters, Cecilia (Bruce) Twine, Julie (Marty) Dubose, Janet (Mark) Beutjer; father and mother in law, Don and Pat Roberts; sister in law; Laurie (Dickie) Nichols, Sharon (Dwayne) Sixbury, many nieces, nephews, special friends and cousins and his loving four legged companion "Coach". Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 11 AM from Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 5 to 8 PM at Radney Funeral Home with Rosary said at 7:00 PM. Interment will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be his very close friends. A.J. touched the lives and hearts of many, young and old and will forever be sadly missed by all. The family of A.J. Thornton would like to give a very special thank you to Dr. Nicole Angel and Southern Cancer Center for the devotion of care that was given. We would also like to thank the nurses and staff on the 12th floor of Providence Hospital, Dr. Steven Alsip, the nurses of NPHC and Springhill Home Healthcare.
Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com

Published by The Mobile Press-Register from Jun. 28 to Jun. 30, 2013.
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I met A.J. about 12 years ago while working for a company here in the metro Atlanta area. He was always great to deal with business wise and was fair and honest. We got to know him and his wonderful family better on vacation at his condo in Orange Beach. A.J. was a high character man of the first order and we are deeply saddened by his passing. Please dear God bless and watch over his beautiful family as they continue on lifes journey.

The Peck Family, John, Donna, Shelby and Nicholas (Loganville, GA)

John Peck

July 26, 2013

I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Thornton will be missed by all of us.

Tonya Koppersmith, R.N.

July 17, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. A.T. was a wonderful man and he will be missed by many. May the peace of the Lord bless and keep you.

Suzanne Carpenter Scott
Mobile, AL
BHS Class of 81

July 7, 2013

Anyone who ever met arnold could immediately sense a special spark in him. even as a young 7th grader when i met A.T. ( my bro named him) his Eyes were kind, With a wonderful smile and a wonderful attitude. It was easy to be yourself around AT. I will see u when i get to heaven, man.

Teri Anderson

July 7, 2013

So sorry for your loss, prayers go out to the entire Thornton family

Mike & Julie Behm

July 2, 2013

ALL OF US A B & B APPLIANCE PARTS ARE SAD TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF AJ OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY

B & B APPLIANCE PARTS

July 1, 2013

Our thought and prayers go out to your family, Arnold was a kind and generous person he will be greatly missed.....May God be with you in this time of sorrow. Mark and Tracie (Lins) Broadus

Tracie Broadus

July 1, 2013

My deepest sympathies to Sherrie and girls and his other family members. AJ was always cheerful and he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Another BAMA fan in heave to watch over us. May you rest in peace my friend!!!

Tom Rickert

July 1, 2013

To the entire Thornton family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are ALL in my prayers.

Paula McKinnell

July 1, 2013

Dear Sherrie...Words cannot describe how sorry i am to hear this. I will always remember what a beautiful couple you were and how proud I am of Arnold for giving you a wonderful life. God, family and friends will be here for you and i will be in constant prayer that you will find peace in this difficult time in your life. i would love to see you for lunch one day and know that I think of you and your sister often and i am sooooooooo glad we spent time together in this life.It enriched my teaching career. I love you. Sheri Mullin

Sheri Mullin

July 1, 2013

Julie,Janet and Tony,so sorry to hear about the loss of Arnold I know that he will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Juanda Jo (Jackson) Jones

July 1, 2013

May God watch over you during this difficult time. AJ will be missed. It was a pleasure to be part of his Corpus Christi family.

Donna Owens

June 30, 2013

my thought goes to family james bailey

June 30, 2013

I had the pleasure of knowing A.J. through my job at Forrest General Hospital. Through the years, I was blessed to have shared many experiences of his daughters and my granddaughters who attend the same Catholic schools in Mobile. During our all too brief visits, we also shared the love of our Catholic Faith and Faith Communities. He was truly an inspiration to me and I am deeply sorry for your loss. A.J. has been a part of my wife and my prayer lives over these past years and we will continue to pray for all of you especially in these next few days. May God's love comfort you and be your source of strength in your hardest times. Chris and Geralyn Ybos (Hattiesburg, MS)

June 30, 2013

AJ was a kind and loving individual. He was a special patient for many years of mine at Dr. Bailey's office. I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for peace for you and "his" girls. He loved you dearly.
Liz Reynolds, dental hygienist @ Dr. Jim Bailey.

June 30, 2013

My heart is breaking for your loss. I feel honoured that I was able to get to know your family and see the Love that you share. Helping to care for Mr.Thornton was a privilege He was a Fighter till the end . You all are in my thoughts and prayers

Sandie Miller R.N.

June 29, 2013

My heart goes out to all during this time of lose. May God help your family through this. Rememeber the good times and keep them close at heart. Sharon and Sherrie call if you need anything! He will be miss, but his time of hard ship on earth is through. Angels now hold him! Love Sherri Richards-Murray

sherri richards-murray

June 29, 2013

Our Prayers To Sherri, Erin, Emily and the Entire Thornton Family, The Roberts Family, God Bless All of You. Andy & Rhonda Young and Family

June 29, 2013

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Erin & Tim Morris

June 29, 2013

Keeping you and your family's in my prayers, Sherrie and Sharon. I'm sorry for your loss.

Stephen McElroy

June 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. The world will be a little darker without Arnold around to brighten it up. Rest in peace. You will be missed.

Stephen McElroy

June 29, 2013

My thoughts are with family and friends of Arnold. He was such a great guy and friend. He will be missed. Rest in Peace A.T.

Vic Vickery

June 29, 2013

Praying for your family. BHS Class of 80

Tina Grissett Mozingo

June 28, 2013

My prayers are with all the family Rest in Peace Arnold

jimmie gibbs

June 28, 2013

Cecilia I am praying for you and your family. You know I am here if you need me.

Linda Madison

June 28, 2013

Miss Sherry, I am so sorry for the loss you and your daughters are facing at this time. I am so thankful that God allowed our paths to cross. May you be comforted in knowing that he is in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ now and no more will he suffer. I will be praying for your family for a long time. God Bless.

Susan Wenninger

June 28, 2013

So Sorry about your lost love one. wish I could be there. but my prayers are with you all. love to all. Aunt Mary in Nashville TN.

June 28, 2013

SHERRI AND GIRLS,
AND ALL THE FAMILY:THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS OF EVERYONE IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. LOVE YOU ALL: AUNT JANET, DONNA AND RICHARD PIERCE AND FAMILY

June 28, 2013

An eternal candle because his light will shine forever.....may it never dim...RIP MY FRIEND

Najahh Hogue

June 28, 2013

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