Bishop Samuel Lee Thornton Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 30, 2026 in Suffolk, Virginia
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Bishop Samuel Lee Thornton Sr.

July 23, 1932 - April 30, 2026 (93 years old)

Suffolk, Virginia

Bishop Samuel Lee Thornton Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 30, 2026 in Suffolk, Virginia
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Bishop Samuel Lee Thornton Sr.

July 23, 1932 - April 30, 2026 (93 years old)

Suffolk, Virginia

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Bishop Samuel Lee Thornton Sr. Obituary

The world bids farewell to Bishop Samuel Lee Thornton Sr. (Suffolk, Virginia), departing on April 30, 2026 at the age of 93. Bishop leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bishop Samuel Lee Thornton Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Matthew Hollomon and Victoria Rhodes; his wife Ernestine Thornton; and his sons, Marzelle "Junebug" Phillips (Beatrice) and Archie Phillips.

He is survived by: his children, Venice Alston, Bonita Ricks (Jerry), Samuel Thornton Jr. (Bertha), Katrina Setzer, Barry Phillips (Beulah) and Angela HayesHe; and his siblings, Ollie Galloshaw (late Jimmy), Phyllis Martin (Woodrow) and Walter GeorgeHe.

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May 16

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Graves Funeral Home Chapel
1631 Church St, Norfolk, VA 23504

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May 18

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Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery
5310 Milners Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434

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