Howard Hale Thornton Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Howard Hale Thornton (Norfolk, Virginia), who passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Howard Hale Thornton to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Howard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Franklin Thornton Sr. and Gladys Thornton. He is survived by: his brothers, Richard Burrell Thornton and Franklin Thornton Jr..
