William L Thornton
February 10, 2012
William L “Sonny” Thornton, 66, of Columbia, passed into eternity on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Parkside Manor in Columbia, MO.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 1PM at St. Paul AME Church in Columbia, MO burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-1pm Saturday at the church.
William was born on January 14, 1946 to the late Otentha M. Thornton and Turner Smith.
Sonny accepted Christ at an early age at St. Paul A.M.E. Church.
Sonny or “Bill” by friends moved to Kansas City MO. in his early twenties. Sonny worked for Riss International and then later the Tiehen Company. Sonny loved to go fishing, and was an excellent cook. He also bowled on a league for many years.
He is survived by four children, William of Kansas City MO, Donna of Augusta GA, Domico (Tasha) of Kansas City MO, Jamaal (Molly) of Columbia Mo. Eighteen grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by 3 sisters, Shirley Henderson of Wichita KS, Nettle Wesley of Pensacola FL, Ethel Jackson of Jefferson City Mo; one brother Sanford Thornton (Donna) Corpus Christi, TX; and one Aunt Willa P. Thornton of Chicago IL.
He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, and beloved friends.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister Ann Thornton.
Sonny is now resting peacefully with the lord.
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19 Responses to “William L Thornton”
To The Thornton Family;
God’s love is with you in the thoughts, the prayers, and the hearts of those who care and share in you sorrow.
PRAYING FOR YOU.
Doris Kenney
To The Thornton Family;
Our prayers & thoughts go out to you at this time for the home going of Sonny. May God continue to Bless, Strengthen & Comfort you in your time of sorrow.
The Washington/Logan Family
To The Thornton Family: May god give you strength and comfort knowing that your love one is resting in his arms. May the memories of Sonny forever live in your heart. He waiting on the others side to see you again. Take care and you are in our prayers. The Rolley Family
Our thought and prayers go out the families of Sonny Thornton . May God give each of you strength doing this time .
Bessie Hern and Family
May God give your family comfort in your time of need. My prayers are with you all . With much love Linda Mason/ Gaines
To Sanford and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all–God bless you!
To The Thornton Family;
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time for the home going of Sonny. May God continue to give you the strength to endure the upcoming days and hold on to your memories he will always live in your heart.
Deidre & Morris Ross
Kenny & Antoine Payne
To the Thornton Family – From the Washington Family: May God’s Grace and Mercy carry you through this difficult time. ‘Sonny’ will truly be missed. He is in a better place. God Bless.
Brenda Washington Hartley and Family
Although I did not make it home very much the time that i spent with my father will be remembered and cherished. I wish i could be there for the service, but due to funds and my job I will not be able to make it. Dad you are in my prayers always and i know you had a lot of love and support. You will be greatly missed in my heart.
To Ethel and Family,
I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to meet your loved one.
He was a lot of fun. May GOD continue to keep you all during this
difficult time. I will keep you and your entire family uplifted in my
prayers.
GODs’ Blessings, Jamesetta & Wesley Davis
To the Thornton Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. Continue to hold on to God’s unchanging hand, he will never fail you.
The Freelon Family
I’m always miss my big cuz ,he looked mean but he was funny ,He allwas have that soft spot even with me when I was missin up he was there for me. no more pain I LOVE YOU FOR EVER CUZ ……………………………………………
BEEF kineys cuzs
TO OUR SON IN LAW DOMICO WILSON AND FAMILY ,OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF SORROW IN THE LOST OF YOUR BELOVED FATHER WE WILL MISS HIM AS WELL JUST KNOW THAT YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN ,WE WILL ESPECIALLY MISS HIM AT OUR FAMILY GATHERINGS AND CHRISTMAS . MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL
To Sanford and Family
My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
our prayers and thoughts are with you. we are not there with you in the flesh but we are with you in spirit. we love and miss you all so much. Ethel, Sanford, Net and Shirley, a special prayer from your cousins the Price Family in Chicago… Jewel, Greg, Marquie and Jade God Bless you all.
We extend our heartfelt condololences to the family of William “Sonny” Thornton. May the Lord bless and keep you and may the Holy Spirit comfort you during this time of bereavement. From the family of Barbara A. Freeman; Clifford Freeman, Robert Freeman, and April Wells.
Ethel (Thornton) Jackson and family, just a short note to let you know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sonny will always be in my heart, he was a Class Brother to the end and will continue to be.
Stay strong and remember ALL the good times our prayers, love and thoughts are with you today.
Terry & Linda Palmer
To the Family of William Thornton, I am sorry for your loss. Jehovah God has a purpose for mankind, but it is NOT to be born, get sick and die. It is the very opposite. He created our first father Adam to living forever and take care of the earth, to populate it with offspring. Adam was to be healthy, happy and live forever here on the earth. Jehovah’s purpose has not changed for mankind. He gave his only begotten son Jesus Christ in our behalf. Not only will we live forever on the earth, also there will be no more suffering with ailments, growing old. We will have true peace and security on the earth as well. Jehovah will rid the earth of all suffering, by means of Jesus Christ. You will be able to see William again. Jehovah has him in his memory, so he has the prospect of living forever on earth. You all will have the privlege of lliving forever on earth, under Jesus Christ rule. May Jehovah continue to strengthen you during this time.