Roy Thornton Obituary
We announce the death of Roy Thornton of Berne, Indiana, who passed away on November 5, 2026, at the age of 80. Roy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roy Thornton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Thornton and Vivian Thornton (Myers); his sons, Jason Roy Thornton and Dan Courtney; and his brother Danny Thornton.
He is survived by: his wife Ronda M. Thornton (Affolder) of Berne; his daughter Marla Thornton of Indianapolis, IN.; his siblings, Larry Thornton (Jan) of Ohio and Teresa Lehman (Wayne) of Berne; and his grandchildren, Mackenzie Neuenschwander, Maxton, Maci, Madelyn and Matthew Loshe.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren (4504 W 300 N, Decatur, IN 46733). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be given to Riley Children's Hospital in memory of Jason Roy Thornton.
