With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Alfred D. Thornton Jr. of Tennessee Colony, Texas, born in Palestine, Texas, who passed away on March 11, 2024 at the age of 65. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Alfred D. Thornton Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Alfred D. "Jack" Thornton of Tennessee Colony; and his brother Taylor Jack Thornton. He is survived by: his mother Alva Jo Gurganus Thornton; his children, Chad Thornton (Andrea) of Palestine and Amy Owens (Patrick) of Needville; his sisters, Debbie Rhodes (David) of Bradford and Alisa Gideon (Greg) of Athens; and his grandchildren, Avery, Presley, Beckett, Kace, Landon and Alexis.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Herrington Land of Memory Funeral Home

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March 13, 2024

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“In loving memory of Chuck Thornton, Dear Chad and Amy, Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your families during this difficult time. Your dad was a good friend. Lynn and Mary Margaret Wilson and Family”

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Mar 16

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Memory Funeral Home
3434 TX-256 Loop, Palestine, TX 75801

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Mar 17

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Friendship Baptist Church
7220 FM860, Montalba, TX 75853

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