Eugene L. Thornton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Eugene L. Thornton of Lewiston, Michigan, who passed away on October 19, 2025 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eugene L. Thornton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Winfred R. Thornton and Edna Marie Thornton (Christensen); his brother Jimmie Rae Thornton; his parents-in-law, Charles May and Cecilia May; his brothers-in-law, Thomas May and Wayne Wright; and his nephew Tommy May.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia (May); his children, Susan Mikesell and Patrick; his grandchildren, Samatha Mikesell and Christopher Mikesell; and his sister Betty Ann Wright.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to LaPorte Community Church: https://www.lpcomch.com.; Lewiston Cares: P.O. Box 372, Lewiston, MI 49756; or Hospice of Michigan: https://www.hom.org; or simply buy your friend a beer and tell some Gene stories.