Jimmy G Thornton

Jimmy G. Thornton, 87, of Durango, died Sunday January 30, 2022, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Carolina Cemetery at Durango.

Mr. Thornton was born January 23, 1935 to James M. and Ada Ross Thornton in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. He served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. He married Helen Howard on September 27, 1960 in Fort Necessity, Louisiana. He was a member and deacon at Little Deer Creek Baptist Church. He was a member of the Carolina Masonic Lodge # 330 and served as worshipful master and was district deputy grandmaster. He was also a member of the Waco Scottish Rite, the Order of the Eastern Star, and VFW Post #4008 in Belton.

He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Thornton, 1 son, William Shen Thornton and 1 daughter, Amellia Crawford both of Lott, 1 grandson, Michael Burton of Lott, 2 granddaughters, Danielle Jaffers of Temple and Jessica Williams of Lott, and 8 great grandchildren.

Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud is in charge of arrangements.