Survivors include his children; Laura Ramirez of Fla., Jeff Thornton of Jacksonville, Fla., David Thornton of Jacksonville, Fla., and Tony Thornton of Texas; sisters; Dorothy Casper, Juanita Zimmermann, Shirley Nations, Mary Zimmerman; brothers; Lloyd Thornton and David Thornton; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.
