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HARRY FREMAN THORNTON April 1945 - May 2011
Of Washington, DC, formerly of Enfield, NC, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Patricia Joanne Williams; two sons, Harry Donnell of Maryland and Keith Dewayne Thornton of Illinois; one step-daughter, Donna Williams; five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 11 a.m. at the Galilee Baptist Church, 2101 Shadyside Avenue, Suitland, MD 20746; funeral services to follow at 12 Noon.
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for Harry Thornton
Mordecai Lawson
May 25, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Elnora Walker
June 8, 2011
To the Harry F. Thornton family, my condolences goes out to the family and to Wilson and Calviin thornton,in the lost of there brother. My prayers are with you at this time. God Bless....
Mabel Taylor-Jones
June 7, 2011
I offer my most sincere condolences to the Thornton Family. May God sustain and keep you as only He can.
Carolyn Thornton
June 2, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April Thornton
June 1, 2011
Your brought more than a smile on my face and joke when your presence blessed me. Uncle Harry your words of encouragement and enlightenment will always be with me. You were the definition of love and everything that was good. May you rest and peace and I will see you one day. Love your niece April
Brenda Silver
June 1, 2011
To The Thornton Family,
My sincere condolences to you and the entire Thornton Family on the passing of Harry. I know he will be missed by everyone. I will miss him on the Thornton Family outtings.
Time will heal the pain in your hearts and soon replace it with many happy memories.
Peace and Blessings to You.
Nancy Bryant-Minto
June 1, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Stanley & Pat Thornton
May 31, 2011
You have our Sincere Condolences. Our love and prayers are always with you.
Loretta "Ann"
May 31, 2011
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal --- May God Bless and Keep the Family. Cousin you will be missed
May 31, 2011
My father and my friend. I love you and will never forget you.
Angie Ingram
May 31, 2011
May the blessings of love be upon you, May its peace abide with you, May its essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more....
Susie Adams
May 31, 2011
May GOD Bless and keep the family, and remember we loved him but GOD loved him best. Your Cousin, Susie McDaniel Adams
Mordecai Lawson and Family
May 31, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Kelvin Lawson
May 31, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
May 31, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Charlie Parker
May 31, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Ingrid Williams
May 31, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Angela Morris Christian
May 31, 2011
God bless you and your family I'm so sorry for what you are going through and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Cathy Neal
May 31, 2011
My dearest uncle Harry will be missed.. Lil Harry and Keith my prayers are with you.. May God keep you strong...
Carrie Wade-DeVane
May 31, 2011
May God Bless you and your Family in the time of sorrow. I believe we were classmates at Inborden High School. I graduate 1963, Mr. Farmer senior advisor.
May 31, 2011
So sorry for your loss. May God bless.
Paula Anderson
Suitland, MD
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