Gary Thornton

Gary Thornton obituary, Russellville, AR

Gary Thornton

Gary Thornton Obituary

Published by Shinn Funeral Service on Jan. 3, 2017.
Gary Thornton, age 67, of Russellville, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at his home. He was born June 10, 1949, in Magnolia to William Ralph and Mildred Gertrude Dendy Thornton. He was an environmental chemist at Arkansas Nuclear One and a United States Navy veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leslie Lee Johnson. Survivors include three sons, Nathan Gleghorn of Chicago, Illinois, Aaron Thornton and Kyle Thornton, both of Russellville; two sisters, Clara Summerville of Gilmer, Texas and Sharon Merritt of Magnolia; and numerous grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017, at the Shinn Chapel with burial at 3:00 p.m. in Magnolia Memorial Park Cemetery at Magnolia, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com. Due to inclement weather, the burial at 3:00 p.m., in Magnolia Memorial Park is cancelled.

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January 8, 2017

Les Collins posted to the memorial.

January 7, 2017

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January 5, 2017

Judy White (maiden name) Scott posted to the memorial.

Les Collins

January 8, 2017

I had the opportunity to work with Gary for over 20 years,a good portion of that in the same department. To the family I would like to say that nothing said can ease all the the pain of loosing someone so close. I can tell you this though, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he loved you,his family, and wanted more than anything for you to be happy. Our prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. He was a Christian and is in God's care now. RIP Gary Joe we'll see you on the other side.

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January 7, 2017

aaron, kyle.... i'm sorry for your loss. i really liked your dad.

Judy White (maiden name) Scott

January 5, 2017

Sharon, Clara, So sorry for your loss. I remember Gary when I would spend the night at your house when we were younger. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Judy Ball

January 5, 2017

Gary was truly a great friend and will by greatly missed!!!

Jeff Camp

January 5, 2017

Great memories of Gary from those magical years in the 70's...a thoughtful man with ideas...who made a Telecaster sing with his signature sound....unforgettable. so sorry the hear the news..... My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Edwin Wilkins

January 5, 2017

Some friends come and go in our lives. However, some always stay friends no matter what road is taken. Gary was one of the second type of friends. We were both in Second Nature (40 years ago), we both had a love for music and Gary has always been what I call "good people". "Good people" never change how they treat others. My heart aches at his passing and I pray for his family and friends.

Faye Caudle Johnson Costin

January 5, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. I had not seen him in several years, but I thought a lot of him. I was once married to his brother Leslie. I pray God's blessings on the entire family.

Eva Childress

January 5, 2017

So sorry for your loss I send deepest sympathy

Greg McDaniel

January 5, 2017

Gary was a good friend and a great guitarist in our band Second Nature. He will be missed. Prayers to his family.

Jim Morgan

January 5, 2017

I am fortunate to call Gary my friend and bandmate back in Magnolia. We spent so much time together practicing and playing but even more just hanging out together. He was a good person with a talent for music. He may have passed but he left me with many great memories of him. My sympathy to his family and friends. Rest in peace lil' fella!

Steve Whalen

January 4, 2017

It is with heavy heart that I have to say good bye to a dear and close friend. I have so many fond memories of the times I had with Gary from years ago. We spent so much time together I felt we were actually brothers more than just good friends. We were not only close friends but we both shared a certain passion for music and were bandmates in several bands over the years. I will forever cherish the times we shared, and you will be missed so much. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.

Sam Cullum

January 4, 2017

Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton family.

Russell Wade

January 4, 2017

My respects and condolences to the family.Gary was my friend and I am sorry for your loss.

Greg Collins

January 4, 2017

So sorry to hear that Gary has passed on. He will be missed.

Kenneth Zelnick

January 4, 2017

So sorry to hear about his passing. I worked with Gary for years, and really liked him. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Chuck Pipes

January 4, 2017

Gary was my best friend and will truly be missed. We had conversations nearly daily and tried to solve the worlds problems with no luck. I will truly miss our conversations... He fought a hard battle against cancer one which we all thought he had won. Gary is no longer in pain, or tired, nor feeling sick from chemo any more for he is with our Lord in Heaven. I will miss you brother but I know there will come a time that we will all be together again so until then this is good bye my good friend.

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