Jesse Franklin Thornton Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jesse Franklin Thornton (Mabank, Texas), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jesse left this world on September 27, 2025 at the age of 72, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. 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 Jesse Franklin Thornton to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Mary Thornton; his parents, Robert (Laverne Thornton) and Jeff; his grandson Dell; his daughters, Jessica Gallegos (Larry) and Donna French; his grandchildren, John Dell Geneva II (Megan), Talitha Gallegos, Alexis Gallegos, Jaydyn Gallegos, Ariel Gallegos, Mylah Gallegos, Lauryl French and Emma French; his great grandchildren, JD, Maverick Geneva and Alaina Torres; his sister Debbie Mitchell (Kenny); his niece Christina Farrell (Michael); his great-nephew Patrick; and his half-brother Douglas Thornton (Virginia).