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Charles Thornton Obituary
Charlie was a 1976 graduate of Emma Sansom High School. He has been in the catering business in Texas and Georgia for many years. He also had C&C Car Care business in Gadsden. Charlie loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Thornton.
He is survived by his mother, Colleen Thornton, Gadsden; sister, Rita Thornton, Gadsden; brother, Mark Thornton, Gadsden; children, Scott and Teela Thornton; nephew, Joshua Thornton; aunts and uncles, Dr. R.E. (Peggy) Simpson, Huntsville, Almus Thornton, Anniston, Charles H. (Mada) Willis, Gadsden, Katie Thornton, Wellington, Evelyn Thornton, Daphne, Chris Green, Montgomery, Dolly (Billy) Graham; and numerous cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.
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Bobbi Roper
November 2, 2007
Dear Coleen, I am so sorry to hear about Charlie's death. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief.
Gwen Willis
November 2, 2007
Charlie was a great cousin, I have a lot of good memories of him, he seemed to always be smiling and laughing when he was growing up, I know he is at rest now
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