Mckinely "K.J." Thornton

McKinely Thornton , Jr., was born March 30, 1998 in Louisville, Ky to Takisha M. Faulkner and McKinely Thornton SR.

McKinely, better known as "K.J." endured many health challenges but the grace of God, covered him even then. At the age of two, he was blessed to have Scott "Buddy" and Allan & Linda Breland come into his life. Where they have been ever since, being a father, grandparents, family, caregivers and friends. They loved him unconditionally as their own.

K.J. was a die-hard UofL Cardinal fan !!! During his battle with leukemia, K.J. had the opportunity to meet many of the players.

K.J. is preceded in death by his great grandmother, Mary Woods and grandmother, Mary Gray.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Takisha Faulkner; father, Scott Breland (Terri); brother, Shamone Haggard; sister, Jaden Faulkner-Jackson; his grandparents, Allan & Linda Breland and Michael Hughes (Brenda); three aunts, Tracy Faulkner, Kim (John Mark) Allen and Denise Mansfield; two nieces and nephews; cousins, Luke and Hannah Allen; biological father, McKinely Thornton SR.; grandfather, Deodess Gray; and a host of other family and friends.

K.J. warmed the hearts of everyone he came in contact with and was loved by many. He will be truly missed but never forgotten. He ran the race, kept the faith, and fought a good fight … now he is receiving his crown.

Funeral Ceremony will be held at 7pm Thursday, February 22, 2018 with a visitation from 3pm - 7pm also on Thursday, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, Kentucky 40272.


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