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Stephen Thornton Obituary

THORNTON Stephen Michael Thornton, age 15, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012. Attended Groveport-Madison High School. Survived by father, Timothy Thornton; mother, Michelle Thornton; step-mother, Julie Thornton; brothers, Thomas, Caleb, and Samuel; sister, Reagan; grandparents, Joyce and Walt Lough and Connie and Larry Swartz; great-grandmother, Geneva Riggs; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sometimes things happen in this life that can never be understood or explained. Some events will never seem to make any sense no matter how we try to put the pieces together. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects to Stephen at MYERS-WOODYARD FUNERAL HOME, 587 Main St. Groveport, Ohio on Thursday, December 20th, from 5- 7 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. Pastor Larry Swartz officiating.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 17 to Dec. 19, 2012.

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Cody Thompson

October 12, 2024

It´s been over 11 years and I still think about you every day brother. Love you Steve, my bestfriend

Destiny

August 3, 2013

God I miss you so much dude.

Sydney Sebastian

May 16, 2013

I miss you so much! I think of you every single day. I love you, fly high angel <3 R.I.P i'll see you soon!

Sierra Symsick

May 13, 2013

I'll always have you in my heart. Rest easy baby <3 Everyone down here misses you!

Sara

February 21, 2013

I love and miss you so much Steve. I'll never forget you. I have one of your shirts and your picture on my wall, and I just can't believe you're gone. Lighting a candle for you tonight <3 the_class_crew forever bud <3

Haley Joines

January 14, 2013

Stephen I love and miss you every much ! Family I'm sorry for your loss.

Destiny Collins aka (Baker)

December 30, 2012

Stephen i never really knew you. but you were great. you was always there for me. i love you boy and i will miss you like no other <3

Tim Roark

December 21, 2012

My heart goes out to Tim,Michelle and family,love you guys,keep you in my prayers!!!

Tim Roark

December 21, 2012

My heart goes out to the family,Love you guys!!!! Keep you ALL in my prayers.

Michael Watson

December 21, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family and everyone Stephen touched are in my prayers. Tim, its been over 20 years cousin. Sorry to reconnect over this tragedy.

Megin Robison

December 20, 2012

I know I dont Know you or your family at all , But your son touched my niece Brianna Turner in a way that will never be forgotten , R.I.P. Stephen Michael Thornton Watch over my niece she will need it now that you are gone :(

Trish Schulz

December 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless all of you in your time of need.

Taumi Cline

December 19, 2012

I didnt really know you ,
but almost all of my friends did. You seemed like such a great person. youll always be remembered, Fly High .

December 19, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to all who knew him and his family. Tim, I'm so very sorry for what you and your family are going through. Our paths will cross again and please know I'm thinking of you all. Mary Watson Frost

Kilee England

December 19, 2012

I know I didn't know you very well, but most of my friends did that i made at Groveport. We talked a few times, you seemed like a great guy, i wish i could of got to know you. I could of helped. You had a future a head of you. Just know everybody misses you down here! We know you're in a safe place now. May you rest in peace and fly high Stephen ? My prayers go out to you and your family.

Mary Fielder

December 19, 2012

My prayers are with your family. May you find Gods' comfort at this time of need.

Mariah Marioth

December 19, 2012

i knew stephen very well he was an ahmazing person, bestfriend, ex boyfriend. i loved him to death and he is in a better place now but i will always love you <3

Megan Campbell

December 18, 2012

I still can't believe you're gone.. I miss you so much. But I know God's looking out for you. Fly high. <3

Angie Mayes

December 18, 2012

I miss you more then anything in this world. I'm gonna try my BEST to make it to your service. I haven't gone one minute without thinking about you since Friday. I love you kiddo. Fly high <3

Kristyn Johnson

December 18, 2012

RIP steve.I miss you so much.. I miss not being able to message you & get a responce . I miss you & love you. Fly High & rest easy baby.

Catherine Stein

December 18, 2012

I miss you Steve , you were an amazing friend that I will never forget <3 I love you and Fly High buddy <3

Lisa McNeil

December 18, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss.

Lisa at CBE

madison justus

December 18, 2012

I didnt know stephen, But he sounds like an amazing person & it sucks that i wont ever get too meet him! :/

Jay Blythe

December 18, 2012

Stephen,
Although I did not know you my daughter did. She went to school with you and was very hurt by what happened. Please know that we are praying for you and your family and friends.
God speed Stephen.

Jamie Thompson

December 18, 2012

Steve im so sorry this had to happen! Praying for the family! Cody and us will miss you! Last time I saw Steve, him and Cody was hanging out like always, they was wrestling in the living room seeing who was stronger! He will be missed!

Linda Thompson

December 18, 2012

My prayers are with the family. Steve spent many nights at my house. He and my grandson Cody were best friends. So sad and my heart breaks. Prayers going to everyone. God will help us through.

Chelsea Russell

December 18, 2012

I miss you and love you . You used to be so fun to talk to && you always knew how to keep a conversation going . Thank you for calling me and singing twinkle twinkle little star to me when i was sad . && thanks for being a amazing friend to me . Rest easy Stephen . </3

Gabby West

December 18, 2012

stephen was a very smart and veyr amazing kid , and I will miss him so much . whenever I was upset or needed someone to cheer me up Stephen would always text me or message me on Facebook and make sure I was ok . I was crying and upset one day and he just showed up at my house and it made me get the biggest smile ever . he will be missed . i love him so so much . i can't believe he's gone.

Marquell Nelson

December 18, 2012

?Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. CBE Family - Extended...

Kaitlyn Taylor

December 18, 2012

A remarkable person who touched many lives. His family is in my thoughts. I love you, rest in peace. <3

Carrie Hagan

December 18, 2012

Tim -
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Your family is in my prayers.

Carrie, CBE, Inc.

Wesley Jude

December 18, 2012

Stephen, we all love and miss you.. Come back </3

chris workman

December 18, 2012

The last time I saw Stephen was Friday on the 14th as I slapped hand and hugged him good buy not knowing that it would be the last time, a close friend at heart <3 ill miss you bud

Bethany Smith

December 18, 2012

Dear Stephens family ,
I'm so sorry for your lost. And I know everyone is hurting right now. And I couldn't imagine how bad you guys are hurting. I went to school with him when he went to Northridge and we became really close. He was one of my very close friends and he wil be always loved and greatly missed. And never forgotten. My thought and prayers go out to you guys. <3

Annette Brown

December 18, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers!!!!

Nina Gregg

December 18, 2012

Your family is in our thoughts.. I know no words can help at this time but know he will never be forgotten

December 17, 2012

My name is Jason Jacques and I am Brandon Lenhardts Dad. I just wanted to say that my family is very sad to hear of this horrible tragady and that brandon is having a very hard time trying to cope. He is a true friend to my son brandon and will be missed,brandon and all STEPHENS friends will keep him near to their hearts always.

Mckaylynn weaver

December 17, 2012

Stephen , i wish you were here right now. I will always love and care for you. Fly high babyboy <3

JoAnne & Taylar Matthiesen

December 17, 2012

Michelle, our thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Taylar and I wish you courage and strength as you work towards healing

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