Todd Lamarr Thornton

Todd Lamarr Thornton

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15

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Graveside Service at West Virginia National Cemetery

42 Veterans Memorial Lane, Grafton, WV 26354

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Todd Thornton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral & Cremation Care on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Todd Lamarr Thornton, 56, of Granville passed away Wednesday, August 6th, 2025. Todd was born in St. Joseph, MI on June 27, 1969, a son of Nancy Myers Thornton and the late Thomas Thornton. He was preceded in death by his husband, William Otis "Billy" Wolfe on January 30th, 2021. A graveside service with Full Military Honors accorded will be held Friday, August15th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the West Virginia National Cemetery, 42 Veterans Memorial Lane, Grafton. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to gather at the entrance of the cemetery no later than 12:50 PM, as the service will begin promptly at 1:00 PM. Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover (304-292-9494) is providing compassionate professional services to the family. Condolences and other gifts of comfort may be offered at www.smithfcc.com.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

15

Service

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Graveside Service at West Virginia National Cemetery

42 Veterans Memorial Lane, Grafton, WV 26354

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Services provided by

Smith Funeral & Cremation Care

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