John Bronson "Johnny" Thornton
John Bronson "Johnny" Thornton
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Mill Creek Christian Church
747 Mill Creek Church Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524
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Mill Creek Christian Church Cemetery
747 Mill Creek Church Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524
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John Bronson "Johnny" Thornton Obituary
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. John Bronson "Johnny" Thornton, age 79 of Harper House Road passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Graveside Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Monday, November 17, 2025 in the Mill Creek Christian Church Cemetery in Four Oaks. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 1:45PM on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Mill Creek Christian Church in Four Oaks prior to the graveside service and other times at the home.
The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this time.
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Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson.
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301 W. Main Street, Benson, NC 27504
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Upcoming Events
Nov
17
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Mill Creek Christian Church
747 Mill Creek Church Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524
Send FlowersNov
17
Graveside service
2:00 p.m.
Mill Creek Christian Church Cemetery
747 Mill Creek Church Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524
Send FlowersServices provided by
Rose & Graham Funeral Home, BensonOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.