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Robert Thornton Obituary

Memorial service for Robert Thornton 63, will be Saturday, March 8, 2025 at noon, at the Seventeenth Street Baptist Church. He passed away on January 30, 2025. Mr. Thornton graduated from Anniston High School, Class of 1979. He married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie Lynn Reed. They were married for 44 years. He served in the United States Air Force, his MOS being an Aviation Mechanic. Survivors are his sons, Brandon L. (Jennifer) Thornton, Carbondale, PA; Cory L. Thornton (Amber Roberts); grandchildren: Lily Mae Thornton, Alexander L. Thornton, Elsie Louise Thornton and Ryan Reed Thornton; siblings: Mrs. Ernestine (Martee Sr.) Morris, Ms. Ethel Thornton, Minister Vivian (Minister Frederick Sr.) Sanders, Reverend Lovett Thornton, Jr., Mr. Eddie (Marilyn) Thornton Sr., Mr. Henry (Michelle) Thornton, and Earnest (Pamela) Thornton, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Lovett Thornton, Sr., and Icy Dell Thornton, sister, Ms. Dianne Thornton, brother, Mr. Jimmy Thornton.
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Published by The Anniston Star on Mar. 8, 2025.

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