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James Thornton Jr. Obituary

James Thornton Jr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Husband of Katrina Marsh Thornton; father of Justin and Granderson Carter, Reginald, Leavell and Dominique Marsh and James Thornton III; son of Beulah Johnson and James Thornton Sr.; also survived by a host of siblings, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and member of Greater Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church and Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, July 20, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at Greater Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 2201 Montegut Street, Rev. Julius Lee, officiating. Church visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment Holt Cemetery. Professional service entrusted to Littlejohn Funeral Home, 2163 Aubry Street, Cal K. Johnson, Funeral Director/Manager. Info: (504) 940-0045.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2024.

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Greater Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church

2201 Montegut Street, LA

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10:00 a.m.

Greater Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church

2201 Montegut Street, LA

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