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DOC THORNTON Obituary
Born Aug. 17, 1969, Donald Rush Thornton Jr. was a graduate of Lansdowne High and University of Maryland. Doc lived in Richmond, where he worked as a network administrator for Thomas and Betts and played guitar for Therapeutic Homicide. He is survived by his beloved wife, Tracy Jolley of Richmond; his parents, Helen and Donald Thornton Sr.; and his brother, Keith, all of Baltimore. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 22, at the funeral home. A wake will follow from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Mars Bar, 115 N. 18th St. Condolences may be offered at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Darlene easton
September 16, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
September 27, 2011
I was so saddened to learn of Doc's passing. I have many nice memories of him that I will always cherish. He will be missed.
September 22, 2011
Damn!., I miss playing D&D, hanging out at the house at nights, your mom ordering us Pizza., watching ball games with your dad - Damn!., Prayers to everyone - Jay
September 21, 2011
I only knew Doc for a short time, but there are few people I can think of who were more full of life than him. He played passionately and was a great guy, and it is truly a shame that he is gone. Big Mike.
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a fellow rider
September 21, 2011
From all of us(60 members and counting) his other "family" on the XJ forum, his contributions and wit will be missed by all. May the roads in heaven all lead to beautiful rides and let you watch over those that you loved, and those that loved you.
Ron Araujo
September 21, 2011
Doc was never anything but a great human being and an even better friend. Strong-minded, yet willing to listen and learn, he had an amazing sense of humor to boot. He set a standard that people could reflect on and follow. He will live in my heart forever.
Lu'Wanna McLaurin
September 21, 2011
Tracy- You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 20, 2011
Tracy - my heartfelt condolences in your loss, my love and heart are with you always. Addie
September 20, 2011
Tracy - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences on the lost of Doc.
Mel Boynton
Jen Rodgers (Gupman)
September 20, 2011
Tracy, Mr. Don, Ms. Helen & Keith - Please know I am thinking of you all. Donnie will be dearly missed. He was such a special guy and a great friend.
Michele Lamphere
September 20, 2011
I am going to miss you my dear friend "Doc" my condolences to his Wife Tracy, Mother, father, and brother and all those who have been his friend. Doc shall live within all of us and we will carry a piece of him and share in our memories of him.
John Pinter
September 20, 2011
Amazing person and a loss to everyone.
Darlene Easton
September 20, 2011
Don, Helen and Keith. George and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our memories of Doc are wonderful. As we get older these memories are precious.If you would like, we can get in touch on facebook. Easton's
September 20, 2011
Your family will be in our prayers... You will live on in our memories...
Unknown
September 20, 2011
Sorry for your loss! Prayers for you, family and friends.
Holly Armpriester
September 20, 2011
Doc was one of the most genuine people I know. I express my sincerest condolences to his family. Doc will be greatly miss but never forgotten!
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