of Bono, AR
August 6, 1944 - July 18, 2020
William Lyvone "Lowboy" Thornton, 75, of Bono, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1944, in Forrest City to Thomas James and Offie (Marcy) Thornton. Bill worked for GE for thirty two and a half years before retiring. He also worked for Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home for twelve years as a licensed funeral director and was a licensed minister. He loved rabbit hunting with his beagles and fishing. He was a member of Bono Missionary Baptist Church. Bill served in the US Army, a Vietnam veteran.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Thomas, Eugene and James "Buddy" Thornton; and two sisters, Judy Turner and Delores Johnson.
Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of fifty years, Loretta (Worden) Thornton; a brother, Steve Thornton and two sisters, Carolyn Fields and Maxine Miser.
Chapel services will be 11 am Wednesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Blake Pittman and Robbie Cline officiating. Burial will follow at Herman Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 9 am until time of service.
Bill's nephews will serve as pallbearers.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance while observing social distancing guidelines. All attendees must provide and wear masks upon entering and while in the building.
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9 Condolence(s)
john foltz
Saturday, August 1, 2020
I worked with "Lowboy" for many years at GE . He was a good man and a good friend. I was saddened to see his passing.
Rhonda Hutcheson
Monday, July 27, 2020
So sorry Loretta just found out about Bill. He was a great man.
Rick Carter
Thursday, July 23, 2020
I formally met Bill not long after he began his career with Farmers Union Funeral Home. I saw him making calls as much between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. as I did between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. He was a worker. Bill was always kind, pleasant and a true professional while working his job. As a minister, Bill always had the family he was serving front and center in his message. My condolences to Loretta and the family during this time of loss. God's Blessings to you.
DIANA SULLINS
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
WENT TO SCHOOL WITH BILL FOR A LONG TIME AT GRUBBS. HE WAS ALWAYS A VERY NICE GUY. HIS SISTER JUSY WAS IN MY CLASS. GREAT FAMILY
Angelina Fair
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
I’m sorry for your loss Loretta. He was a really good guy. He will be missed! Hugs to you!
Wynndel King
Monday, July 20, 2020
It was a joy to get to know Bill while working at Farmers Union. God bless you Loretta and family. I will be out of town and can't attend the service. He filled the pulpit for me a couple of times when I was on vacation.
Sherry Hufstedler
Monday, July 20, 2020
Bill was such a joy to work with, he was always so very thoughtful and caring and could make a bad day good. I’ve often thought of him over the years and anytime we would run into each other, usually at TaMollys, we always had a good talk. I have no doubt he is in heaven walking the streets of gold. Loretta I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Wayne, Becky, Christian, and Jacob Winn
Monday, July 20, 2020
Prayers for you and the family. With much love, the Winns.
Karen Hawes
Monday, July 20, 2020
Will miss him. Great neighbor for all of my life. Rest In Peace Mr Bill. Prayers for you Ms Loretta.