Wayne Lafayette Thornton Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Wayne Lafayette Thornton of Bismarck, Arkansas, born in Long Beach, California, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Wayne Lafayette left this world on April 22, 2024 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne Lafayette Thornton to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arlie Thornton and Inez Whitley Thornton; his siblings, Gifford Thornton, Wilma Wilson (Artemus) and Elouise "Ella" Porterfield; his sisters-in-law, Roberta Whitworth and Carolyn Thornton; his nephews, Kelly Porterfield and Chris Thornton; and his niece Yuna Porterfield.
He is survived by: his wife Rebecca "Becky" Lipke Thornton; his daughter Lori House (Brian); his grandsons, Landon Stidman (Jaylee) and Truett House; his great grandchild Blakylie (Stidman); his brothers, Lloyd Thornton (Judy) and Paul Thornton; and his siblings-in-law, Charles Porterfield and Marcille Thornton. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
