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Samuel Thornton Obituary

THORNTON, Samuel H. Jr., departed this life November 18, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Janice Thornton; two daughters, Tiffany Barrett and Erica Thornton; son, Samuel Thornton III; three sisters, Phyllis Robinson, Rose Pearson, and Brenda McDonald; seven grandchilren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where viewing will take place Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Virginina Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Road, on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 1 p.m.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 5, 2023.

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Virginina Veterans Cemetery at Amelia

10300 Pridesville Road, VA

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