Johnny R. Thornton

Johnny R. Thornton obituary, Maysville, KY

Johnny R. Thornton

Johnny Thornton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moore & Parker Funeral Home - Brooksville on Oct. 29, 2025.

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Brooksville-Johnny R. Thornton, 75, of Dover, KY passed away peacefully Monday, October 27, 2025 at his residence surrounded my his loving wife of 55 years, Pamela J McClanahan Thornton, his children and grandchildren.
Johnny was born June 1, 1950 in Foster, KY to the late Oscar and Annabelle Johnson Thornton. He was self-employed and farmed. Johnny was a member of the Angus Association. He was a member of the United Methodist Chapel Church in West Union, OH. Johnny loved going to yard sales and flea markets. He loved spending time with family and friends, telling jokes, and having a good laugh. He was always getting into the craziest dilemmas his with son.
Survivors include his daughter, Angela McFarland from Brown Co., OH and his son John Michael (Hevan) Thornton of Dover, KY; four grandchildren, Cheyenne(Brian), Taylor (Caleb), Tapanga (Chaise), and Tinley; four great-grandchildren, Ryder, Scarlett, LuLu and Rayna.
He is also survived by two brothers, Calvin and Ozzie; three sisters, Ethel, Marcella and Lisa; and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a very special granddaughter, Oliviah Jade Thornton; three brothers, Clarence "Bub", Jack, and Crawford; and two sisters, Evelina and Betty.
Private graveside service for Johnny will be held privately at Brooksville Cemetery. Services will be provided by Moore and Parker Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local cancer care society.
Condolences may be sent to www.MooreAndParkerFH.com
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