Carl Upshur Thornton Obituary
The world bids farewell to Carl Upshur Thornton of Parksley, Virginia, departing on April 30, 2026 at the age of 68. Carl leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carl Upshur Thornton to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry "Wendell" Thornton and Sarah "Gertrude" Lewis Thornton; his son Kyle Dominic Thornton; his sister Susanne Burroughs (Jack); and his close friends, O. W., Violet Mears and Henry Perry.
He is survived by: his daughter Shelley; his wife Shelley; his close friend Sarah Elizabeth Thornton; his granddaughters, Makayla Michele Laird and Aria Alice Laird; his siblings, Allen Wendell Thornton (Tommye Sue) and Annette Parks (Chuck); his nibling Wenda White (Nick); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Chase White (Emily) and Tyler White; his nieces and nephews, Chad Parks and Ryan Bundick (Alex); his great-niece Emma; his niece Maureen Morgan (Shane); his nephew Russ Williams (Karrie); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Colin and Thayne; his niece Natasha McConnaughy (Ed); Campbell and Ashley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Baptist Church, c/o Stefanie Wallace, P.O. Box 694, Accomac, VA 23301 or Saxis United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 94, Saxis, VA 23427.
