Harold Earl Thornton

Hal is preceded by his parents, Robert L. and Ina E. Thornton of Plainview, TX.

Hal is lovingly remembered by his wife of 30 years, Beverly J Thornton; his children Shawn Thornton (Boston, MA) and Jason Thornton (North Charleston, SC), Deedee Coley (Mt Olive AL), Bruce Townsend (Huntsville, AL) and Russel Townsend (Huntsville AL) and their spouses; his grandchildren Karenina Coley, Justin Coley, Tyler Thornton, Daniel Thornton, Kevin Thornton, Layne Thornton and Jessey Coley; great-grandchildren Adeline Thornton and Jackson Thornton.

Hal was born in Plainview, TX on July 6th, 1938. He was a graduate of Plainview High School and Baylor University (BA) and Golden Gate University (MBA). He was a dedicated patriot who proudly served his country for 23 years in the United States Army.

Hal enjoyed genealogy, traveling, Sons of the American Revolution membership, and most of all his family.

A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (TVCSAR), P.O. Box 18832, Huntsville, AL 35804, reference “Youth Programs Memorial”.

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