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Jerry Allen Thornton

Roanoke, Virginia

1947-2008

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Jerry Allen Thornton, 61, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2008. He was born January 11, 1947, in Montgomery County to the late Alvin Perry and Mary Frances O'Neill. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, having served three tours in Vietnam. He was a...

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I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to Jerry's family.

I recall Alvin Perry "June" Thornton, Frances, Jerry and Danny coming to my grandmother's house when I was a small child. Emma Strouth Whitaker was June's grandmother also. Soon after, Frances passed away and June was tragically killed in an accident on New River Bridge in Radford. June and I were first cousins. I recall seeing him come home on military leave, dressed to the hilt in uniform. We dearly loved our first...

Dear Greg & family,

We are so sorry for your loss. We remember Jerry from CHS and know he will be missed by you and your family. Please know that you have been in our thoughts & prayers.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

I don't know if you remember me, but I went to Auburn two years. I am so sorry for your loss.

WE DID NOT PERSONALLY KNOW MR. THORNTON, BUT TWO OF THE YOUNG LADIES FROM OUR CHURCH CAME AND MINISTERED TO HIM AND HIS WIFE A FEW WEEKS AGO. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Dwayne, Angie and David

I was saddened to hear of the passing of PaPa Jerry, as Kayla calls him. I know that he will be missed very much. It is so hard to say good-bye, but you must know that he is in a much better place than he was. He is with our Lord and he is feeling no more pain. He is in a happy place now and he will watch over each and everyone of you. One day you will see him again in the Land of Glory and he and the Lord will welcome you with open arms. Know that his...

Ava Lou and Family: I'm so very sorry for your loss. He was a very special friend to my Slim.

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry. May God comfort you and your family at this time.