Ernest Cecil Thornton Sr. Obituary
Ernest Cecil Thornton Sr. of Four Oaks, North Carolina passed away on August 25, 2026. Ernest, born on August 6, 1943, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. 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 Ernest Cecil Thornton Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Luby Thornton and Georgia AnnieBelle Westbrook Thornton; his wife Willadean Thornton; his daughter Kathy T. Hudson; and his siblings, Myrna Loy Weeks, Ned Thornton, Will Rogers Thornton and Glenn Thornton.
He is survived by: his children, Ernest Cecil Thornton, Jr. (Amanda), Connie T. Cox and Patty Mason; and his grandchildren, Rhonda Bryant, Jason Bryant, Marshall Matthews, Ashleigh Fisher, Travis Fisher, Tonya Bryant, Madison Hudson, Hannah T. Lee, Cecil Dale Thornton, Elizabeth Faith Thornton and Madison Grace Thornton.
A graveside service was held on Thursday, August 27th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Thornton Family Cemetery. A funeral service was held on Thursday, August 27th 2026 at the same location.
