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Bobby Thornton Obituary
He was a retired laborer for Fischer Packing Co. for 32 years.
He was preceded in death by one son, Tommy Joe Thompson; and one brother, Ronald Thornton.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian D. (Quinn) Thornton; three sons, Bobby W. (Leslie), Scott (Tonya) and Craig Thornton; two sisters, Helen Sunderland and Ella Jane Long; three brothers, Charles Ray, Roy Dale and John Thornton; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Neurath and Underwood, 725 E. Market St., with entombment in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to "Tootsie."
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Thornton
carla,hannah,debbie,glenn,chris lewis
January 26, 2010
tootsie and family, sorry for your loss.bobby will be missed so very much,he was a great person and a great husband,father,grandpa,and also a great uncle too.god bless your family and we love you guys.
vickie tindal
January 26, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 25, 2010
Bobby is in everyone's heart. especially Tootsie and his Boys. He loves them very much and it showed.
You're in our thoughts now, and in the days to come. Love you all, Nancy & Joey Harper
Crystal, RN
January 24, 2010
Bobby was a sweet person willing to do anything for his family.
Karen Logsdon-Taff
January 24, 2010
Dear Tootsie, I am very sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. I remember him as a very sweet person who always had a smile on his face. My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you all.
Thoughtfully,
Karen Logsdon-Taff (Betty and Bill Durham's daughter)
CINDY THORNTON-PERKINS
January 24, 2010
TOOTSIE & BOYS,
I AM SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT BOBBY PASSING.BOBBY WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON AND A BIG CUT UP!HE IS GOING TO MISSED SO MUCH AND ESPECIALLY BY ALL OF YOU AND THEM GRANDKIDS!I LOVE YOU ALL AND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!!
CINDY(BERTHA & L.T.'S DAUGHTER)
January 24, 2010
So sorry for your loss, Bobby was a great guy. Love You Tootsie, Karen Webb ( Zimmerman )
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