Harvey L. Thornton Jr. Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Harvey L. Thornton Jr. of Portland, Indiana, whose life came to an end on February 9, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Harvey L. Thornton Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harvey, Sr. Thornton and Hattie Thornton (Isenhart); his son-in-law Dale Ranly; his grandson Nathan Ranly; his sister Alletta Marie Wrightsman (Robert); and his in-laws, Virginia Boeckman, Harold Hemmelgarn and David Schoen (Patricia).

He is survived by: his wife Mary Thornton (Schoen); his children, Roger Thornton (Virginia) of Wapakoneta, Carol Ranly of Coldwater and Susan Reddoch (Joseph) of Fishers, Indiana; his grandchildren, Matthew Thornton (Tara), Elizabeth Byers (Josh), Lydia Elsea (Quentin), Hanna Bihn (Mitch), Krista Mulvihill (Sam), Alexandra Reddoch, Clarissa Reddoch and Gabriella Reddoch; his sister Barbara Thornton; and his in-laws, Eileen Barhorst (Carl), Janice Hemmelgarn, Harold Schoen (Theresa), Patricia Diller (Neil), James Schoen (Mary Ann), Doris Runyon (Doug), Linda Noll (Adrian), Richard Schoen (Doris), Marilyn Greenrose (Eric), Dan Schoen (Peg) and William Boeckman (Jane). He is also survived by his 11 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be given to Christ Chapel or the Fort Recovery Community Foundation, in care of the Nathan Ranly Scholarship Fund.