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Byron Thornton Obituary

Published by Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. - Richmond from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2019.

Byron passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019.

Byron was a resident of Richmond, Virginia at the time of passing.

Memorial Services will be held 1PM Monday. Monday, April 15, 2019 1:00 PM Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home 2011 Grayland Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23220 Video: Image: Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Confirm.

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April 15, 2019

Earnestine Richardson

To the Thornton family we send our condolences to your family . We love him too he was a fun person and always made you smile .James ,Hattie and James 111 you have our prayers and love from the Smith family in Sacramento and Charlie'Angles love you Byron Rest In Peace .

April 10, 2019

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