Edward Thornton passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at age 88. Edward was born in Texas on March 25, 1932. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; his wife of 56 years, Alma Anderson Thornton; sisters, Arabelle Anderson Dent Scott and Marjorie Anderson-Sherepee; brothers, James Anderson, Critton Anderson, Jessie Anderson, and Frank Anderson.
Edward is survived by his sister, Lucille Davis of Houston, TX; nieces, Johnnice Scott-Beathley, Becky Brown, Eloise Scott-Meeks, and Theresa Barton; nephews, Adrian Scott and Samuel Scott; loving and devoted friends, Hilda Jones, Reginald Anderson, John Alex, and T.J. Johnson
Edward was born in Texas to his birth parents and was reared in Louisiana by Jonn & Mary Dent, his adopted parents. He was a Foreman in construction for over 50 years. He was a member of the National Laborer Association.
Due to the current restrictions, all funeral services are private.
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