Gerald Wayne Thornton Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gerald Wayne Thornton of Fairview, Missouri, born in Granite City, Illinois, whose life came to an end on April 5, 2026 at the age of 72, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Wayne Thornton to show support.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Jack Thornton (Lourenia "Pat" Nicholls) and Lourenia "Pat" Nicholls; his children, Gerald Thornton Jr. of Stotts City, MO., Elizabeth Cotham of Round Rock, Shelly Smulders of Mt. Vernon, MO., Sherry Thornton of Mt. Vernon, MO. and Jennifer Thornton of Aurora, MO.; his siblings, Jim Thornton of Aurora, MO., Charles Thornton of California, Chester Nicholls of Aurora, MO., Sue Thornton of Granite City, IL. and Pamela Nicholls of Monett, MO.; his niece Dawn Berry of Fairview, MO.; his caregiver Emily Berry of Fairview, MO.; his daughter Casey Thornton; his sister JoAnn Thornton; his niece Julie Knight; Scarlett Berry of Fairview, MO.. He was also cherished by several grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
