Johnny Thornton

November 28, 1934 - October 30, 2010

Mr. Johnny L. Thornton, Age 75 of Gordonsville, TN., died Saturday, October 30, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Thornton was born November 28, 1934 in Centerville, TN., the son of the late Bessie Duncan and Major Bradley Thornton. A brother and sister, Buford Patey Thornton and Mary Hazel Thornton preceded him in death. He was married on December 21, 1957 to Rachel Louise “Polly” Nolen and she preceded him in death on Julyt 21, 2000. A son, David B. Thornton preceded him in death. He worked at Texas Boot Company, Genesco Company and as a security guard at Pasminco Zinc Mine. Mr. Thornton is survived by three children: Debbie (Junior) Larabee of Watertown, TN.; Susan (Terry) Clark of Liberty, TN and Steven Thornton of Hickman, TN. 14 Grandchildren: Shanna, Tasha, Jenna, Matthew, Brittany, Jason, Jasma, Kayla, Kevin, Megan, Jacob, Michala, Tiffany and Heather. 11 Great Grandchildren: Alissa, Khloe, Marissa, Kennedi, Jaley, Benjamin, Abby, Kaydence, Ryan, Jazzlynn and Eddie. Mr. Thornton’s remains are at the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes where services will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. with Bro. Doug Dillard, officiating. Interment Baird Memorial Cemetery, Hickman, TN.The Thornton family will receive friends at the Gordonsville Chapel on Tuesday from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M.