Joel-Thornton-Obituary

Joel Thornton

Dallas, Texas

Sep 21, 1962 – Apr 5, 2025

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BORN
September 21, 1962
DIED
April 5, 2025
LOCATION
Dallas, Texas

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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...

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Miss you today and always, my friend. Still can't believe you're gone.

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

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Jeff, so sorry for you and your family in the loss of your wonderful brother. My deepest sympathies.

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!

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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...

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