William McWhorter "Mac" Thornton Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2026 in Elberton, Georgia

William McWhorter "Mac" Thornton Jr.

August 9, 1946 - January 27, 2026 (79 years old)

Elberton, Georgia

William McWhorter "Mac" Thornton Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2026 in Elberton, Georgia

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William McWhorter "Mac" Thornton Jr.

August 9, 1946 - January 27, 2026 (79 years old)

Elberton, Georgia

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William McWhorter Thornton Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William McWhorter Thornton Jr. of Elberton, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 79, on January 27, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William McWhorter Thornton Jr. to show support.

Though William has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, William McWhorter Thornton Sr. and Lucy Johnson Thornton; his wife Deborah Christine Williford Thornton; and his children, Chrissie Thornton and Dave Thornton.

Memorials may be made in his memory to the youth ministry of Elberton First Baptist Church, 132 Heard Street, Elberton, GA 30635.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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132 Heard St, Elberton, GA 30635

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