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Bill Thornton Obituary

Bill Thornton Jr.

October 21, 2025

Beaufort, North Carolina - Bill Thornton Jr., 80, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.

Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org

Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Bill Thornton

Nov

1

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

One Harbor Church East

105 Professional Park Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516

Funeral services provided by:

Noe Funeral Service - Beaufort

133 Lockhart Dr. P.O. Box 798, Beaufort, NC 28516

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