Jerry Randolph Thornton Obituary

We bid farewell to Jerry Randolph Thornton (Charleston, West Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 12, 2025 at the age of 81. Jerry Randolph touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry Randolph Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Buford Thornton and Wealthy Thornton Nicely; his brother Steven Thornton; and the mother of his children Diane Carper Thornton. He is survived by: his wife Darlene Thornton of Charleston; his sons, James Thornton (Helen) of Wilmington, Robert Thornton (Priscilla) of Myrtle Beach and Joshua Thornton (Maryam) of St. Albans; his stepchildren, Rebecca Lilly of Lumberton, Andrew Lilly (Annie) of Morgantown and Adam Lilly of Charleston; his grandchildren, Kasey Mack (Tony) of Wilmington, Tori Thornton of Wilmington, NC, Bridget Oaks (Steve) of Supply, Michael Snyder (Emily) of Southport, Grace Thornton and Faith Thornton; his stepgrandchildren, Adam Reese, JonLuke Reese, Patrick Lilly, Charlie Lilly, Caroline Lilly, Carter Lilly of Morgantown and Anahita Hekmet of Athens Ohio; his great grandchildren, Skylar Mack, Reese Mack, Kaiser Dennis, Mason Oaks, Ivey Oaks, Cheyanne Snyder, Cadence Snyder, Gabriel Snyder and Elsie Snyder; and his sister Marsha Gillenwater (Jon) of Savannah, Georgia..

Visitation was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Snodgrass Funeral Home (4122 MacCorkle Ave SW, Charleston, WV 25309). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the White Chapel Memorial Park (3547 US-60, Barboursville, WV 25504).