Wayne Thornton's obituary , Passed away on September 11, 2024 in Wiergate, Texas

Wayne Thornton

December 25, 1934 - September 11, 2024 (89 years old)

Wiergate, Texas

Wayne Thornton's obituary , Passed away on September 11, 2024 in Wiergate, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home

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Wayne Thornton

December 25, 1934 - September 11, 2024 (89 years old)

Wiergate, Texas

Wayne Thornton Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Wayne Thornton of Wiergate, Texas, born in Houston, Texas, who passed away on September 11, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne Thornton to show support.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Wayne may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Levis Thornton and Juanita Thornton; his wife Sue Thornton; and his sister Dawn Kathleen Black. He is survived by: his children, Neal Thornton (Roberta) of Liberty, Texas and Roxanne Thornton Rich of Wiergate, Texas; and his grandsons, Travis Thornton, Robert Thornton, Jack Thornton and Ty Rich. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shriner's Children's Texas, Office of Philanthropy - Suite 523, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550 or St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Plaza, Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home



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