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Miss you today and always, my friend. Still can't believe you're gone.
John Banks
August 04, 2025 | Friend
Dallas, Texas
Sep 21, 1962 – Apr 5, 2025
Joel Phillip Thornton, born on Sept. 21, 1962, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2025. Joel was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend. He spent his childhood in Lincoln, Neb., and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1980. He then went to the University of Kansas, where he...
Read MoreMiss you today and always, my friend. Still can't believe you're gone.
John Banks
August 04, 2025 | Friend
I am so sorry for the great loss of Joel. Know you and your family are in our prayers Melissa. Anne-Murray and Lant Cotten
Anne-Murray Cotten
April 25, 2025 | Friend
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Marc Johnson
April 24, 2025 | Plano, TX
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Jessie & Emmy Banks
April 22, 2025
Jeff, so sorry for you and your family in the loss of your wonderful brother. My deepest sympathies.
Sharon Kullberg
April 16, 2025
Words can´t express how sorry I am for you & the children. I know your faith has supported you through this. Continued prayers to feel His love & support & the love & support of all your friends! I love you!
Robin Miller
April 14, 2025
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Leann Frola & Bryan Wendell
April 13, 2025 | Lewisburg, PA
Sorry to hear about Joel's passing. Such a good friend and although I didn't do a good job of staying in touch with Joel over the past several years, he always someone that I admired. I met Joel on the cross country team at Lincoln High and become friends immediately. It was obvious from the time I met Joel that he was highly intelligent and destined to be successful. I have many fond memories, but the ones that stand out were the lively discussions at the Thornton home and riding their...
Paul & Terri Johnson
April 13, 2025
Jeff....im very sorry you lost your brother! Gone too soon! Very impressed with his resume....University of Kansas then all to the Dallas Newspaper ! Wow! Very impressive! Prayers to the entire Thornton family! Until we meet again Joel
David Klein
April 12, 2025