Rodney Thornton Obituary
The world bids farewell to Rodney Thornton of New York, New York, departing on December 9, 2025 at the age of 72. Rodney leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rodney Thornton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edith Thornton (Perkins) and Sylvester Bagby; and his sister Marva Renee Brown. He is survived by: his sisters, Sylvia Diane Conard and Marvyne Cameron; his aunt Verti Bagby; his siblings' children, Rakisha Cooper (Hasan), Aesha Jackson, Shamecca Bernardini (Michael), Edie Cameron, Kenney Jackson and Marvin Jackson; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Shakira Jones, Shatese Jackson, Nakier Johnson, Treona Boyce, Chyna Scott, Natalya Boyce, Kymora Scott, Zakiah Jackson, Jasmyn Jackson, Caleb Boyce, Che Bernardini, Kennedie, Kassedie August, Jeremiah Reid, Robert Cooper, Marva August, Joshua-Isaiah Jones, Rya Johnson and Cameron Robinson Scott. He is also survived by cousins, extended family, and friends.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Matthew's Baptist Church (245 Glassboro Rd, Williamstown, NJ 08094). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. The military honors will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial (350 Province Line Rd, Wrightstown, NJ 08562).
