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Christopher Clay Thornton

1988 - 2021

BORN

1988

DIED

2021

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Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service

6500 Iron Bridge Rd

Richmond, Virginia

Christopher Thornton Obituary

THORNTON, Christopher Clay, 33, of Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Lamont Thornton. He is survived by his father, Timothy Lee Thornton. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. Chris's memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Greg Webber officiating. Final rest will be private. Online condolences at www.morrissett.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 14, 2021.

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Sean Zach

November 22, 2021

The best years of my life was with him protecting me on the ice. He was a very good person. He was a very good friend. This one hurts deeply. I love you Chris Thorton RIP.

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November 19, 2021

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