of Proctor, AR
November 18, 1935 - August 8, 2022
Charles Edward Thornton, 86 of Lehi, left for his heavenly home on August 8, 2022. He was born at his parent's home in Union County, Mississippi on November 18, 1935 to James Bon and Bessie Thornton. He had a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee.
He met his wife, Joy Jean, when they worked together at Futorian Furniture Store in Mississippi. They fell in love and got married in 1957 at the preacher's house. He was an educator at the Memphis Area Vocational and Technical School, where he taught upholstery for many years until retirement. He was a long-time member and deacon of Grace Baptist Church (formerly Ingram Boulevard Baptist Church). He loved the Lord and always invited people to church, even in his last days. He was an avid hunter, spending many weekends deer hunting with his friend Mike Walker. He enjoyed gardening and upholstering furniture in his workshop. He was loved by his family and adored by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He could fix just about anything, according to his eldest granddaughter. He enjoyed spending time with family and playing games (particularly winning at marbles).
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Bon and Bessie Thornton; brother, Raymond (Hazel) Thornton; brother, Cecil (CoyV) Thornton; grandson, James Thornton and nephews, Gerald and Douglas Thornton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Joy Jean Thornton; his children, Jeff Thornton of Blue Springs, Mississippi, Mark Thornton of West Memphis, Sherry (Greg) George of Marion and Jerome Thornton of West Memphis. He is survived by six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, August 15, 2022 at Roller Citizens Funeral Home, 201 N. Pine Street, West Memphis, AR, with burial following at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.
Visitation will precede the service from 10-11 AM at the funeral home.
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15 Condolence(s)
Betty Zoccola
Saturday, June 10, 2023
I just found this obituary on Mr. Thornton!! He taught me upholstery back in 1989-90. I am so very sorry that I didn't know! He was definitely loved by all the many he taught at VoTech! I have many memories of class there! He always said he could fix about anything but a broken heart!
PJ and Jack Vick
Thursday, August 18, 2022
We just found out Bro. Charles passing.Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.love y'all 😢â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Jeff and Lea Bronc & Family
Monday, August 15, 2022
Sorry to hear about your loss, our prayers will be with you. He was a very good man.
Don and Faye Russell
Friday, August 12, 2022
Joy Jean, so sorry about your great loss. May God give you peace and comfort. We share in your loss, Charles was a special friend. Your long time friends.....Norma Faye and Don
Edna Layton
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Jean and family I am so sorry to hear this...So many years have passed but remember our years at Ingram Blvd. Prayers for Comfort in the days ahead.
Sherri Bronc
Thursday, August 11, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Truly a great man.
Sabrina Phillips
Thursday, August 11, 2022
I am sorry for your loss and praying for you and your family.
Christina Hollingsworth
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
I love you and I'll see u again love you and will truly miss you I am glad I got to love on you
Carolyn Watson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
I am so sorry to see this. I was just asking about him the other day. My prayers are with each one of you. Mr Thornton was so sweet and I will hold memories we all had at Ingram.
Carolyn Watson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
I am so sorry to see this. I was just asking about him the other day. My prayers are with each one of you. Mr Thornton was so sweet and I will hold memories we all had at Ingram.
David & Carla Kerley
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort and peace for the family
Gary & Tisha Woodard
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Bro Charles is a good man and we will see him Heaven some day!
John Williams
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
It is always so hard to hear the passing of a good person. Peace to the Family, you are in my thoughts.
Bobby and Teresa Wheeler
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
So sorry to hear this, he was such a good man, friend and servant of God.
Numbers 6:24-26 love y'all and prayers for everyone
Marsha Hulsey
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Mallory and family I am so sorry for your loss and will send up prayers for comfort to you all. Love you