Joseph Thornton Obituary

The memory of Joseph Thornton (LaGrange, Georgia), who passed away on May 1, 2026 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Thornton and Tilda Mae Thornton; his grandfather Tig; his siblings, Margaret Fitzpatrick, Beatrice Jackson, Annie Dyer, Henderson Thornton, Walter Thornton and Willie Thornton; and his sister-in-law Mary Foster.

He is survived by: his wife Catherine Thornton; his children, Carolyn Neely of Atlanta, GA, Mike (Lakesia Owens) of LaGrange, GA, Joseph (Lynn Tucker) of LaGrange, GA and Tony of LaGrange, GA; his grandchildren, Tamarcus, Kyson, Taden, Demarco, Takella, Deontae and Demikell Askew; his siblings, James Carter of Atlanta, GA, Tommy Thornton (Dorothy) of LaGrange, GA, Mable Bray of LaGrange, GA and Lonnie Thornton (Sybreena) of LaGrange, GA; his sister-in-law Bettye Ann Davis of Detroit, MI; and his close friends, Freddie Boddie, Bobby Philpot, Precious Philpot, Lucille and Lamar. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.