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Bobbie Thornton Obituary

Bobbie T. Thornton, 74, of Pulaski, passed away Monday, August 18, 2008. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2008, at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2008.

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Rita McNeil

August 23, 2008

Andy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful man and he will be dearly missed. All my love to your mama and the rest of your family. I pray that God bless you all with the strength to get through this difficult time. You are my best friend in the whole world and I am always here for you.

Bobbie Andrew Thornton

August 20, 2008

Dear Dad,
I know that I never said this as much as I should of but... I love you! I hope that you know that! I am going to miss getting up every morning and seeing you be4 we go off to work...I am going to miss joking around with you about mom just to see her get mad...I am going to miss you so much...God truly blessed me with the gift that you was my father!! I will never forget you dad... I will see you on the other side
Love Your Son,
Andy

Sally Dennis

August 20, 2008

Bobbie, I was so sad to read of your loss. You are in all of our prayers here at Blacksburg Transit.

Kevin Cochran

August 20, 2008

A great man that just had his own way of things. The first person I ever worked with @ securtias and he left a lasting impression that I will never forget. He will truly be missed.


Kevin Cochran

Amanda Worrell

August 20, 2008

Thornton Family,
Just wanted you to know that the Worrell family is thinking of you.
Andy: I will never forget your dad he could always make me laugh during a long day of working (at wally-world). My heart goes out to you. Love always YOUR TWIN :o)

Danny Meredith

August 20, 2008

Mr Thornton;Iam glad I had a chance to to work with a great man and a great friend. I will always remenber the good time we had together.You will always be number one.

DENNIS LOVELL

August 19, 2008

BOB WAS A MAN I WAS PROUD TO CALL MY FRIEND.HE ALWAYS HAD SOMETHING TO SAY THAT WOULD MAKE A BAD DAY SEEM BETTER.MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT THE ENTIRE FAMILY DURING THESE TRYING TIMES.HAVE FAITH,YOU WILL MEET AGAIN.

Larrry Dixon

August 19, 2008

Mr Thornton;
I am glad I had the chance to know you and work with you. I will never forget you.

Chamar Academy

August 19, 2008

Andy, We are all thinking about you and your family. Take care.

Ruth White {Securitas}

August 19, 2008

Thornton Family:
It has been fun and a pleasure working with Mr. Thornton. You never new what was going to come out of mouth, when you ask him something, which that is what everyone at work loved about him. Mr. Thornton will be miss by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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