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T.J. Thornton Obituary
On Monday, February 7, 2005. Beloved son of Thomas L. (Peg) Thornton, Sr. and Sherry L. Croson; brother of Kimberly (Fred) Reed and Carrie (Stephen) Smith; grandson of William and Lois Boyle, Emmett Croson and the late Frances Croson, Ernest and Cleone Thornton; uncle of Amanda and Noah Reed. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at BORGWARDT FUNERAL HOME, 4400 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville, MD, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Ln., Beltsville, MD, on Friday, February 11 at 10 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Special School, 140 Stepney Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037.
Memories and Condolences
for T.J. Thornton
16 Entries
Julie Buck
March 11, 2005
TJ, We miss seeing you at Poppy's and hearing your laughter.
Love,
Julie, Mike, Brendan and Bridget
Kelly Brogan
March 11, 2005
T.J.we miss you and think about you often. We are sad that we will not be able to see your big smile anymore, but we are so happy that you are in Heaven with Nanny. Love Craig, Kelly, Shane, Patrick, and Colin
Duane & Phyllis O'Donnell
March 11, 2005
TJ, you have always been a big part of our family. We will miss the walks to 7-11 and the chipped beef gravy breakfasts we shared with you. Your memory will always live on in our hearts.
Rick and Georgia Wiginton
March 5, 2005
Our prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow. TJ will be missed. We love you both.
Richard & Mary Ann Boyle
March 3, 2005
We're sad for your loved ones who are still mourning your passing, but at the same time we're happy for you, because we know that you're experiencing all the things you could not experience on earth.
Rebecca Messersmith
February 28, 2005
T.J. has made an awesome contribution to this world...maybe not on a large scale, but definately in the lives he touched. His love for life makes you really appreciate all that you have! You will be missed and your memories will live on through your family and friends! I LOVE YOU T.J.! :)
Carrie and Stepehen Smith
February 25, 2005
T.J- We miss you sooo much! We think of you always and you are forever in our hearts. We are so grateful to have been a part of your life.
mary and wayne messersmith
February 24, 2005
We miss you very much . We think about you every day and we laugh and we cry . We are so much better for having you in our lives .
Peg Thornton
February 24, 2005
Thanks for signing in. Let's not forget TJ and make a donation to Central Special Center in his name. Playground equipment will be purchased.
Joyce Addis
February 15, 2005
You will be missed.
Bud & Norma O' Donnell
February 13, 2005
Sorry to hear of the passing of your son. Our thoughts & prayers are with T. J. family & friends.
Denise Gallagher
February 11, 2005
You will be missed.
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