Gary attended Dilworth High School and graduated in 1971. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force and worked in the communications field. He was stationed in various places around the world.
After 20 years of service, Gary retired from the USAF Sept 1991 in Omaha, Nebraska. Gary worked in communications in Nebraska until he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2001. He worked at Sunrise Hospital as a Computer Operator until he retired in 2008.
Anyone that knew him knew his love of music (especially The Beatles), Marvel comics (Superman being his favorite) and most of all his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Hollie Thornton, grandson, Tyler Thornton both of Las Vegas, NV, brother and sister-in-law, Bob & Linda Thornton of Albert Lea, MN and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Butch and Clarice Thornton, brother, Dick Thornton, and son, GW Thornton.
A celebration of life for Gary will be held Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Palm Cheyenne Mortuary, 7400 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129. A cremation will occur.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmcheyenne.com for the THORNTON family.
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