Billie James Thornton, 82, of Southaven, MS, passed away Saturday March 9, 2019. Born in Burdette, AR, Mr. Thornton was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. A memorial service will be held on Friday March 15, 2019 at 10am, at Brantley Funeral Home of Olive Branch. Inurnment will be held on Friday March 22, 2019 at 1:15pm at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Memphis.