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Garland Thornton Obituary

Garland J. Thornton, 86, of Lindside, W.Va., passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 16, 2009.

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November 17, 2009

Nancy and Terry very sorry to hear of your lost my prayers are with you

Ardiss B. Narrows va.

November 16, 2009

Nancy and family so sorry to hear about Gardland. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

James and Leona Pitzer (Princeton)
Loretta and Roger Wyatt

November 16, 2009

Nancy and children and grandchildren we
are so sorry about Garland. Our thoughts are with you. God Bless you,
just look to the Lord for your comfort
that you need at this time or sorrow.
Jack and Patsy Harvey

Rhonda Weatherly

November 16, 2009

Nancy,Terri& family so sorry to hear about Garland,Know that his life is not over but just beginning,
Love & Prayers,,
Rhonda Weatherly

Sherry McClung

November 16, 2009

Nancy,and all,I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that God is there to comfort each of you at this time and in the days to follow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Watson & Mary Kanode

November 16, 2009

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

Lowell & AnnaMae Davis

November 16, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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