In Memory Of
William Henry Thornton
1920
2016
William Henry Thornton
March 14, 1920 — December 11, 2016
William "Henry" Thornton, age 96, of Louisville, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. He was a member of Breath of Life United Methodist Church for over 18 years, and retired from Louisville Builders. He volunteered delivering meals for senior citizens. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Hattie Belle Davis Thornton; and his parents, William and Jennie Thornton.
Henry is survived by his loving children, James (Fannie), Alex (Johnetta) and Genevia Thornton; daughter-in-law, Mary Thornton; one brother, Donald Thornton; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sister-in-laws, Mary Taylor and Fannie King; and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be 11am-1pm Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive with a celebration of Henry's life at 1pm. Burial will be in Berrytown Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Breath of Life United Methodist Church, 1563 Clara Avenue, Louisville, Ky. 40215.
Henry is survived by his loving children, James (Fannie), Alex (Johnetta) and Genevia Thornton; daughter-in-law, Mary Thornton; one brother, Donald Thornton; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sister-in-laws, Mary Taylor and Fannie King; and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be 11am-1pm Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive with a celebration of Henry's life at 1pm. Burial will be in Berrytown Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Breath of Life United Methodist Church, 1563 Clara Avenue, Louisville, Ky. 40215.
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