Leon Thornton Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leon Thornton (Birmingham, Alabama), who passed away on September 24, 2022. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leon Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Samantha Thornton Purifoy; and his parent Velma Thornton Fields. He is survived by: his former wife Barbara Watts; his daughter Tarji Thornton; his wife Inez Gray; his son Ollie "Dagwood" Johnson (Dietrice); his siblings, Winston Relay Smith and Velma Elaine Smith; and his grandchildren, Joshua Bailey, Olleshia Johnson, Ollena Johnson, Qualon Thornton, Shaquille Robinson, Ollie Johnson, Jr., Adrijuana Fitzpatrick, Chris Fitzpatrick and Equoya Fitzpatrick. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.