Lonnie Clyde Thornton Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lonnie Clyde Thornton (Roanoke, Alabama), born in Rock Mills, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 80, on December 9, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lonnie Clyde Thornton to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Roanoke Thornton and Lonnie Clyde Thornton; his siblings, Calvin and Maggie; his wife Frances Thornton (Cannon) of Akron, OH; his daughter Angelia R. Henderson; his grandson Julian Van Clyde Henderson of Decatur, GA; his siblings, Dr. Alvin Thornton (Annette) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Gene A. Thornton (Rosemary) of Montgomery, AL, Earnestine Thornton of Atlanta, GA, Linda Thornton DeSouza of Atlanta, GA, Doris Thornton Mbonzo of Atlanta, GA, Denise Sims of Riverview, FL and Tracey Thornton of Punta Gorda, FL; his sister-in-law Sandra Kendricks Thornton (Calvin); and his aunts, Ora Lee Chatman of Atlanta, GA and Ora Bell Bailey of Atlanta, GA. He was also cherished by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

While we receive all condolences and expressions of sympathy with utmost gratitude, the family respectfully suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Randolph County Training School Scholarship Foundation. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members, friends and supporters of the R.C.T.S. Legacy and Reunion and RCTS Scholarship Foundation.