Mark Joel Thornton's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2023 in Greer, South Carolina

Mark Joel Thornton

April 30, 1957 - January 14, 2023 (65 years old)

Greer, South Carolina

Mark Joel Thornton's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2023 in Greer, South Carolina

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THE WOOD MORTUARY, INC.

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Mark Joel Thornton

April 30, 1957 - January 14, 2023 (65 years old)

Greer, South Carolina

Mark Joel Thornton Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mark Joel Thornton (Greer, South Carolina), who passed away on January 14, 2023, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mark Joel Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Joel Cobb Thornton; and his grandson Christopher Shaun Collins. He is survived by: his mother Patricia Harvil Thornton; his wife Vonda Smallen Thornton; his sons, Chris Collins (Charity) of Loudon and Jason Collins (Michelle) of Greenville; his siblings, Jeff Thornton (Kathy) of San Anselmo, California, Stan Thornton (Tracy) of Greer, Stuart Thornton of Greer and Christy Helmrich of Greenville; his sister-in-law Marsha Varble (Wynn) of Hampshire, Tennessee; and his grandchildren, Blake Collins, Lauren Collins and Crey Collins. He is also survived by nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greer Community Ministries, 738 S. Line Street, Greer, SC 29651 or Greer Soup Kitchen, 521 E Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29651.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
THE WOOD MORTUARY, INC.



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January 17, 2023

Marty Whitfield wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to learn about your loss! Mark was a big part in who I am today. So glad for the opportunity to have know and worked for him. Vonda my sympathy goes out to you!”


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January 16, 2023

Steven B wrote a sympathy message

“So very sorry to hear. We were childhood buddies when both families lived in Delaware It was good to get reconnected again a few years ago when families were again proximate. My sincere condolences to all of his Family. Steven Barre”


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January 16, 2023

Mark Heyward Johnson wrote a sympathy message

“Mark was a dear friend and always made me feel like he cared about me and my family. We had a small men’s group that met for a few years at his business office and I will always cherish that circle of friends and our discussions. Mark was a Clemson football hero and one of the best men you could know. He and Vonda welcomed us into their home and family. He will be deeply missed and his love for his family and friends forever celebrated.”


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Fairview Baptist Church
1300 Locust Hill Rd, Greer, SC 29651

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