Clarence Thornton's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2025 in Newport News, Virginia

Clarence Thornton

May 17, 2025

Newport News, Virginia

Clarence Thornton's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2025 in Newport News, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home

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Clarence Thornton Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clarence Thornton (Newport News, Virginia), who passed away on May 17, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clarence Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Clarence farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Clarence is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

Viewing was held on Saturday, June 14th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home (3009 Chestnut Ave, Newport News, VA 23607). A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 16th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the same location.

He enjoyed donating to local charities and organizations for children.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home



Sat

June 14

Viewing

O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
3009 Chestnut Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

Mon

June 16

Funeral service

9:00 AM

O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
3009 Chestnut Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

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