Roy Robert Thornton Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Roy Robert Thornton of Sparta, Illinois, born in Coulterville, Illinois, who passed away on August 16, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roy Robert Thornton to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred Thornton and Emily Thornton (Mason); and his siblings, June Thornton, Cathy Caraker, Jan Harris, Leo, Ronnie, Rick, Danny, Norman, William and Wayne Thornton.
He is survived by: his wife Evonne Thornton of Sparta, IL; his daughters, Tamara "Tammy" Craft (Daniel) of Sparta, IL, Debra "Debbie" Grapperhaus (Steve Hummert, Jr.) of Coulterville, IL and Victoria "Vicky" Potter (John Kirby) of Steeleville, IL; his siblings, Gary Thornton of Marissa, IL and Leta Asher (Michael) of Sparta, IL; his grandchildren, Jeff Zimmermann (April), Valerie Sinn (Chris), Billy Craft (Darian), Clarissa Lohse (Jim), Megan Grapperhaus, Cody Hummert (Haylee), Allisanne Hummert, Walker Lewis-Hummert, Nick Potter (Meghann) and Sara Potter (Tyler Clark); and his great grandchildren, Drew, Emma Zimmerman, Elliot, Roy, Max Sinn, Beau Craft, Molly, Sophie Lohse and Everett Potter. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
