James A. Thornton Sr.

James A. Thornton, Sr. LEBANON James A. Thornton, Sr., 66, died Saturday, May 1, 2010, in his residence with his loving family by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Phyllis Baker Thornton with whom he would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary this coming September. Born in Radford, Va., on January 8, 1944, he was the son of the late Altrue and Mazie Buckner Thornton. He retired in 2001 as a truck driver for ABF Freight Systems and was presently driving for Gill Rock, Lebanon. Jim served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Palm Lutheran Church, Palmyra, Mt. Olivet Lodge #704 F. &A.M., Lebanon, Harrisburg Consistory, and Retired Teamsters Local 776. He enjoyed landscaping, spending time with his grandchildren, and also at the Hearth Restaurant in Lebanon with his friends. He will remain in our hearts forever. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Sherri wife of Patrick Lynch of Martinsburg, and Michele wife of John Long of Lebanon; a brother, Kenneth T. Thornton of Lebanon; two sisters, Ellen Tshudy, and Sue wife of Paul Theal of Manheim; four grandchildren, Joe and Jessica Lynch and Mitchell and Alexis Long; and his mother-in-law, Ruth M. Baker of Elizabethtown. He was preceded in death by a son, James A. Thornton, Jr. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from Palm Lutheran Church, W. Cherry & S. Railroad Streets, Palmyra. Interment will be held in Grand View Memorial Park. A viewing will be held on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, 618 E. Main St., Annville, and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Masonic services by Mt. Olivet Lodge #704 will be held at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Olivet Lodge #704 Building Fund, C/O E. Jere Snavely, 33 Evergreen Road, Lebanon, PA 17042. www.kreamerfuneralhome. com