George Thornton's Obituary
George W. Thornton, age 86, of Royal Oak passed away January 22, 2011. He was born January 27, 1924 in W. Frankford, Ill. Beloved husband of the late Marion A. Thornton for 70 years. Dearest father of James L. (Maria) Thornton, Richard A. (Sue) Thornton, Marion (David Rodriguez) Thornton, and the late George W. Thornton Jr. He is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday from 1-3 PM, at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy.
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