Richard D. Thornton Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 20, 2020, at the age of 77, Richard D. Thornton (Rowlett, Texas), born in Dallas, Texas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Emory Dunken and Fern Thornton (Goode); and his grandson Christian Vara (Meriane B. Thornton). He is survived by: his children, Christopher Thornton (Lucy), Samantha Cyr (Christopher), Heather Davis (Christopher), Robert Staggs (Vicky), Carrie Mei-Ling Farjellah and Julie Lee; his cousin Kay Thornton Potts (David); his grandchildren, Mackenzie Thornton, Kaylie Law, Logan Law, Chloe Law, Bella Cyr, Ava Cyr, River Cyr, Scarlett Cyr, Lauren Vara-Aylor, Holden Davis, Leighton Davis, Jacob Staggs, Nicholas Staggs, Matthew Staggs, Zachary Staggs, Joshua Farjellah, Christopher Farjellah, Maria Grace Farjellah, Ashley Bageant and Christopher Lee; and his great grandchildren, Jackson Schaefer, AnnaLeigh Vara, Rosalyn Aylor, Clayton Coleman and Logan Coleman.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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July 30, 2021

Donald Huffman wrote a sympathy message

“Expressing gratitude for the faithful US Army Service of SFC Richard Thornton for our nation. Prayers being sent up to heaven for comfort for his family and many friends in their loss. May he rest in this his new heavenly deployment with his Creator and Lord. D Huffman, Army Vet (Capt) and Dallas Honor Guard member.”

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