Name: Visitation for Eva Tymes Thornton
Start: 2019-06-23T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-06-23T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Progressive Funeral Home - Columbus

Eva Tymes
Thornton
March 14, 1937-
June 17, 2019
Columbus, GA- Mrs. Eva Mae Tymes Thornton was born on March 14, 1937, the eldest of ten children born to the late Mr. Eathern and Mrs. Annie Slaughter Tymes in Marion County, Georgia. She passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 in Accokeek, Maryland.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 25, 2019, 12 noon at the Macedonia Christian Ministries, 3645 Cusseta Road, Columbus with Reverend James E. Allen, pastor, officiating. The interment will follow at Bethel AME Church, 145 Firetower Road, Cusseta, Georgia. Visitation is Sunday beginning at 12 noon with a family hour from 3 til 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Thornton attended Marion County public schools. She received a GED from Jordan Vocational High School. In 1986 she graduated from Troy State University with a B.A. degree in Sociology. Having resided in Columbus for over fifty years, Mrs. Thornton worked at AHP Medical and served as a teacher's assistant at Montessori schools in Columbus. She was a member of Macedonia Christian Ministries where she served for many years as a Deaconess. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mr. King David Thornton, Jr., a son, Tyron Lewis Thornton and a granddaughter, Miriam Tyrece Thornton.
She leaves to mourn her loss: three sons, Rev. Dr. David B. Thornton (Annie) of Chicago, Illinois, Lieutenant Colonel Retired Phillip B. Thornton (Melvina) of Accokeek, Maryland and Warren G. Thornton (LaChrista) of Columbus; one step-son, Bernard Scott of Columbus; three brothers, Eathern Tymes, Jr. (Ardessa), Hubert Tymes, both of Buena Vista, Georgia, and Edward J. Tymes, Sr. (Roslyn) of Midland, Georgia; two sisters, Nora Frances Pless (Pete) of Americus, Georgia, and Patricia Nixon (David) of Newnan, Georgia; five sisters-in-law, three grandchildren, six step grandchildren, six step great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Published by Ledger-Enquirer on Jun. 21, 2019.

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VALINDA JONES

November 26, 2019

NOVEMBER 26, 2019 DEAR FAMILY OF mRS. EVA THYMES THORNTON:
EVA was a beautiful woman. I am reaching out to all of you, She is with her father, Our Father who is in heaven. "BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY WILL BE COMFORTED." MATTHEW 5:4, "WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT, BUT REJOICING COMES IN THE MORNING." PSALM 30:5. WITH MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, MS. VALINDA DARLENE JONES, WHO NOW LIVES IN CINCINNATI, OHIO SINCE 2012. I USE TO LIVE IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. REMEMBER THE SONG: "WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN".

VALINDA JONES

November 26, 2019

November 26, 2019

Dear Family of Mrs. Eva Mae Tymes Thornton:

I am A Member of Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church, 600 East 35th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60616. The Pastor, The Moderator of The Session, and The Head of The Staff is her brilliant son, The Reverend Dr. David B. Thornton. He is not only my Pastor, but My Mentor, Teacher, and Spiritual Advisor as well. I am glad to know him. It is great to have plenty of friends, especially a WONDERFUL CHURCH FAMILY.

I AM ALSO A FORMER MEMBER OF CHURCH MUSICIAN SHIP GUILD, INC. (1988-2008). I WAS ABOUT THIRTY YEARS OLD WHEN I CAME TO THEM IN THE YEAR OF 1987. I JOINED IN THE YEAR OF 1988. THAT'S 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH THIS FANTASTIC ORGANIZATION. THE LATE DR. MILDRED G. LEWIS WAS THE FOUNDER, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. WE HAD A GREAT BOND. SHE WAS ALSO MY MENTOR, ROLE MODEL, AND TEACHER.
I MISS HER. SHE WAS A VERY LOVELY, AND WONDERFUL WOMAN.

I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS, ESPECIALLY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. I WAS THE GUILD'S EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR. THAT MEANS, I HAVE THIRTY ONE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS. I DO HAVE FRIENDS IN THE FUNERAL HOMES, AS WELL AS THE LIBRARIES, SCHOOLS, STORES, CHURCHES, and of course the media. I love working with her son, THE REVEREND DR. DAVID B. THORNTON, AND MY CHURCH HOME. I am a computer nut. My brother Steven, who is like a Missionary is going to buy me a computer for my room, as well as a printer. EVA WAS A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. WITH MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY, MS. VALINDA DARLENE JONES, A RESIDENT OF CINCINNNATI, OHIO. I USE TO LIVE AT 3724 SOUTH COTTAGE GROVE, IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS IN THE 1970'S.

Lynda Harris

August 1, 2019

Dear Family Members of Ms. Thornton,
I was her neighbor along with my mother Carrie Comer and Jimmie Comer and all of my sisters and brothers. I am so very sorry for your loss as well as the loss of other family member(s) that you lost.
I will be lifting you up in prayer and I pray for comfort and peace to all of you during this difficult time. In Christ.

Essie Times

June 24, 2019

As I reflect on the very first time we met in your home with your husband so long ago until our last conversation when you expressed your sympathy during the recent lost of my sister, I say, "Precious memories. Oh, how they linger." May God forever bless your family. Love, Essie Times

Dorothy & Gwendolyn Dove

June 24, 2019

David, Phillip & Warren, we love you much!

Thank you, Ms. Thornton for your love and support. We will miss you. We thank God for this awesome woman of God and for the seeds she has sowed in our lives. May the peace of God be with your family. God bless you!

Elaine Long

June 23, 2019

Eva thank you for welcoming me into the family over 22years ago. We truly enjoyed seeing you at the Tymes family reunions. My sons remember the San Francisco trip and we spent hours waiting on our flights. What a blessing to have known you. Tony, Elaine and sons Jamaal, Ahmad Long

Juanita. Hennessey

June 23, 2019

My sincere prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow. May the Peace Angels comfort you as you go day by day.

Love Your Cousin,

June 22, 2019

To the Thornton Family:
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family are going through. The Ford Family will include our dear friend Ms. Eva, in our thoughts and prayers. She was truly exceptional in so many ways. We will always have a smile of remembrance and gratitude for the manner in which she brightened up our day. We are forever grateful to know that a wonderful kind heart is now at peace in the presence of the Almighty. You are in our thoughts and prayers

Saul Ford Jr and Dr. Audrey C. Ventour-Ford

Brandy

June 21, 2019

Rest in peace Mrs. Thornton. Loved hearing your laugh and will miss the sweet memories!

Margie Thomas

June 21, 2019

I was sorry to hear of Ms. Eva passing. She was a very sweet lady who loved the Lord & her family. Ms. Eva will be truly missed.
May the Lord comfort & watch over your family at this difficult time.
God bless all of you.

Love,
Margie Thomas & Family

June 21, 2019

I pray your strength in the
Lord, She will be missed,
Smith Family,

Maxine Mitchell

June 21, 2019

Mrs. Eva was a joy to be around. I'm sorry to hear about her passing but to be absent from this body is to be in the presence of the King of Kings. My prayers of peace, comfort and condolences are with her family.

Leroy & Debra McCaskey

June 21, 2019

We would like to offer our condolences to my classmate Phil, and the rest of the family. We loved Mrs. Thornton and for the past 40 years we would go by to visit with her when ever we were in town. She will be missed.

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