James Matthew Thornton Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Matthew Thornton Sr. of Naples, Florida, born in Paducah, Kentucky, who passed away on March 14, 2023 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Matthew Thornton Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Guy Thornton and Edith Thornton (Griffing); and his wife Karen Thornton (Iverson). He is survived by: his children, James M. Thornton Jr. (Pam), Rhonda Garrison (Mike), Jackie Lambert (late Jay Sr) and Tammy Barnes (Don); and his grandchildren, Andrew Barnes, Taylor Barnes, Melissa Price, Jay Lambert Jr. (Chasity), Stacey Homberg (Brad), Mandy Breier (Ron), Christina Eddy, Kenny Barnes and Donald Barnes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made as gifts in Jim's name to the American Lung Cancer Association or Friends of Hospice of the Lakeway Area, Inc. 421 N. High Street, Morristown, TN 37814.
