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Audrey Thornton Obituary
Audrey Thornton, Jr.
1939 - 2022
CARBONDALE - Audrey Thornton, Jr. 83, of Carbondale, Illinois passed away peacefully of injuries after a traffic accident. He was welcomed into God's kingdom, surrounded by his caring nurses of AccentCare Hospice in Chicago, Illinois on December 4, 2022.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday December 17th in Columbia, MO. His final resting place will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, MO.
Audrey was born on November 13, 1939 in Columbia, Missouri. He graduated from Douglas High School in 1958 and completed a management certificate and master butcher certification.
Audrey is survived by his children, sons Audrey, Eddie and Jonah, daughters Gina Dana, sisters Earnestine, Barbara, Earlene and Elsie, brothers George, Steven and Michael, many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Audrey was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Audrey and Zella, his wife, Ruth Thornton, son Deric, brothers Ronald, Robert Lee.
The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude for the abundance of prayers, calls and text message condolences.
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Ryan Moore
December 15, 2022
My Dad worked with Mr. Thornton at National supermarket in Carbondale. My Dad had nothing but nice things to say about him. Rest in peace, Sir.
Traci D Hampton
December 13, 2022
This is sad to hear. My dad and Audrey were friends since I was little; calling him Uncle Audrey. My condolences to the family on your loss
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