William E. Thornton Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William E. Thornton Jr. (Wilmington, Delaware), who passed away on July 31, 2025 at the age of 70. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William E. Thornton Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint William leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his mother Mildred Thornton (McHenry); and his wife Cecilia Wyatt. He is survived by: his sister Karen (Tony Darpino); his nephew David Darpino (Erinn); his sisters, Jennifer Tichy and Christine (Lou Eichner); his siblings' children, Fred Maul and Colleen Guber-Decker; and his stepson James M. Wyatt, III.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Doherty Funeral Home - Pike Creek (3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bill can be made to your favorite charity.
