John Allen Thornton
John Allen Thornton
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John is preceded in death by grandparents John and Nadine Braden and father-in-law Frank Lowe. John was survived by his wife of 15 years Missy Lowe Thornton of Wartburg, TN, son Tyler Kitts, parents Larry & Tina Thornton of Briceville, TN along with a brother Michael Thornton Sevierville, TN, a host of family and special friends Ronald Brown and Jeff Melton.
John is deeply loved and will be missed by all that knew him.
The family will Receive Friends on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 12:00 P.M. – 1:15 P.M. at Sharp Funeral Home, then go in procession to Graves Gap Baptist Church Cemetery for Graveside Service at 2:00 P.M. with Larry Thornton officiating.
Sharp Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Thornton family during this time of need.
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MICHAEL CHESSER
January 17, 2026
I´m so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all for peace and strength.
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Denice Booher
January 16, 2026
Praying for you all
Heather Davis
January 12, 2026
John was one of the greatest men that I ever known. He was loved by everyone. He loved helping anyone he thought he could help. I'm glad I got to spend the short amount of time that I did with him. He made me look at a lot of things In life different.. my heart is breaking
I love you. John RIP
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