Marshall Glen Thornton Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marshall Glen Thornton of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 28, 2026 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marshall Glen Thornton to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Marshall had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Marshall may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Dean Thornton and Christine Smith Thornton; his former wife Janet Boldin Thornton; and his siblings, Dean Powers and Johnny Thornton.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Jenkins Thornton; his children, Marsha Thornton (Scott Speigle) and Jeffrey G. Thornton (Becky); his stepchildren, Denise Hyde (Truman) and Delynn Shiarla (Jake); and his siblings, Peggy Lewter, Sandra Walker and Stanley Thornton. He is also survived by Five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren ● Three great-grandchildren.