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Devon Thornton Obituary

THORNTON, Devon, age 33, of Richmond, departed this life January 28, 2023. He is survived by two daughters, Cherasia and Camillia Thornton; his mother, Rochanda Thornton; his father, Willard Coker; maternal grandfather, Clarence Thornton Sr.; three sisters, Winee' Tyson, Aliyia Carrington (Lindale) and Clara Coker; one brother, Anfernee Thornton; five aunts, Gloria Thornton, Michele McLaurin and Winifred, Wanda and Wanna Coker; two uncles, Clarence Thornton Jr. and Willie Coker; a host of great-aunts and great-uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends; among them his devoted companion, Lynice Murray. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where Mr. Thornton can be viewed Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 215 Wilkinson Road, Richmond 23227, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. Samuel Barnes officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45 a.m. Saturday.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Feb. 3, 2023.

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Cheryl Smith

February 4, 2023

So sorry for your loss.
God Bless

Tangie & Craig (as you always called him)

February 4, 2023

Sending my condolences to the family. Cherishing all the memories I have with you. Forever thankful for you being one of the males that my son looked up to growing up. All the laughs and your jokes.

B

February 3, 2023

He was always the one to make everyone laugh. From Jayem and beyond. Great Father, and Friend you will be missed-B Jayem 06

Shaneka Charles

February 3, 2023

Devon always love to make people laugh at John Marshall. His smile always light up the room. We are going to miss you very much. Sending my prayers to the Thornton Family, Family and the John Marshall Class of 2008 alumni.

Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.

Rev James "J.D." Harrison

February 3, 2023

My deepest condolences goes out to the Thornton and Coker families. RIP Devon

Mount Calvary Cemetery

February 3, 2023

To the family & friends of Devon Thornton,

We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Devon. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and I pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor his memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.

Jim Glass
General Mgr.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
804-355-5271

From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home

February 3, 2023

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