William Edward Thornton Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Edward Thornton of Cleveland, Tennessee, who passed away on August 20, 2022 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Edward Thornton; his wife Mary Ruth Thornton; and his siblings, Jim Thornton, Robert Thornton, Lawrence Thornton, Laney Thornton and Virginia Cody.

He is survived by: his daughters, LaFonda McRae, Congetta Broomfield (L. A.) and Donna Rinker (Scott); his sister Dorothy Hamilton (James); and his stepdaughters, Brenda Miller and Donna Bacon (Joe). He is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members and special neighbors and friends.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.