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Jerome Thornton Obituary
He is survived by his mother, Grace, and stepfather, Roger Medlock; daughter, Angela Johnson; son, Jerry L. Thornton Jr.; four grandchildren, Jacob Johnson, Jazmin, Brandon and Jade Thornton; loving companion of 32 years, Elaine Leonti, and her daughters, Debbie and Cindy; four sisters, Lessie Moore, Elva Thompson, Linda Kopeshke, Tara Bish; two brothers, Jessie Biscoe and Randy Biscoe.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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john beasley
January 3, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Susan Traylor
January 2, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss and our loss for the class of '64.. Thunder was truly a free spirit and a joy to be around. I will miss him dearly but always with a smile.
love,
Susan "Johnson" Traylor
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