Gerald Gene Thornton, Sr. Obituary (1946 - 2023)

STOKESDALE - Gerald Gene Thornton, Sr., 77, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his home. The family will hold a private memorial service in the near future. Mr. Thornton was born on May 15, 1946 in Kennett, Missouri to the late William Coy Thornton and Margaret R. Jackson. For fifty-two years, he called the West Fork community in Virginia home. He was a Vietnam veteran who served his country honorably in the United States Army and retired as a welder. Gerald enjoyed fishing, as well as trips to the beach and mountains, however his greatest joy was being a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will forever be remembered as a hard worker and a family man. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous siblings. He is survived by his wife, Linda Wilson Thornton; children, James Thornton (Belinda), Deborah Tilley (James, Jr.), Gerald Thornton, Jr. (Stacey) and Angela Heath (Jeff); grandchildren, Aleise Thornton, Hayden Thornton, Kooper Thornton, James Thornton, Jr. (Zoe), Bryce Heath and Mason Heath and great-granddaughter, Charlotte Paige Thornton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AuthoraCare Hospice, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.colonialfh.net