Gerald Thornton Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald Thornton of Bellefontaine, Ohio, born in DeGraff, Ohio, who passed away on August 14, 2021, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Thornton to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emory Thornton and Carolyn Thornton (Easton); his great grandchild Coltin Jones; his brother Emerson Thornton; and his brother-in-law Butch Helmandollar.
He is survived by: his sons, David Thornton (Leann) and Dan Thornton (Lisa); his grandchildren, Ashley Thornton, Tiffany Thornton, Danielle Thornton (Dave Dickinson), Magen Rich, Justin Renfroe, Lauren Reese (Cory) and Bryan Newland (Ashlyn King); his great grandchildren, Corbin Jones, Tressa Jones, Jace Dean Jones, Kaylee Dickinson, Marcus Browner, A'mya Thornton and Hudson Reese; and his siblings, Rita Helmandollar and Bill Thornton (Becky). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
