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Robert Wayne Thornton

1946 - 2018

BORN

1946

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Whitlock Mortuary, Inc

120 Rose Lane

Toccoa, Georgia

Robert Thornton Obituary

Mr. Robert Wayne Thornton, age 72, of Toccoa, passed away from prostate cancer at his home on Thursday, April 26, 2018 under the care of Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center and his family. He is survived by his wife Deborah Kicklighter Thornton of Toccoa; daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Shane Spiess of Douglasville, GA; and a son, Robert Samuel Thornton of Charleston, SC. A memorial service will be held at three o'clock, Saturday, May 5, 2018 from the Chapel of Whitlock Mortuary Condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitlockmortuary.net

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Published by Savannah Morning News on May 3, 2018.

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Brooke Griffin

May 4, 2018

As one of Danielle's best friends, I spent quite a bit of my teenage years over at their house. It got to be that I'd call her parents "Mommy and Daddy Two." I remember camping at the lake. They unknowingly influenced my purchase of a pop-up as an adult. They tried (yes I say tried) to teach me to ski as I swallowed more of Lake Hartwell than I care to admit. It's no wonder they purchased land up there since they loved it so much. The Bob Thornton I picture in my mind is a man with a bright light in his eyes, which often came out in his sense of humor. He always had a "where's the next adventure?" spirit about him. Although I didn't see him as much once I became an adult, I still considered him "Daddy Two."
Daddy Two, say hi to Daddy One for me.

Melissa Cooler

April 30, 2018

So sorry for you loss Deborah, Bob, Danielle, Shane and girls. So many memories of great times when we got together. Such a beautiful life Robert shared with all he knew.
Will always cherish the pictures he drew of the barn he gave us last time we were together. Love and prayers to all.
Melissa and Bruce Cooler and family

MK Morris

April 30, 2018

Robert will always be remembered fondly by the Friday Night Friends. He was a good husband, a good father and a good friend to all that knew him. He loved music and Mexican food. Robert, you will be missed.

Dennis Kicklighter

April 29, 2018

I'll always remember Uncle Robert as being positive and upbeat, with many talents and interests. Water skiing and pontoon boating on Lake Hartwell were lots of fun!

ruby martin

April 28, 2018

Memories, so many Memories I can chose a new one ever day. I will all ways cherish times shared, Water skying, Rafting, Dinners, Visiting. Etc. Most of all our friendship. Robert will be missed. My love and prayers always. Ruby

Annita Davis

April 28, 2018

As kids growing up, I enjoyed visiting Robert Wayne, Tommy, & Charles. Robert Wayne always wore a big smile. My siblings & I loved listening to him play the guitar.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Praying for you,
Annita Thornton Davis

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