William L Thornton's Obituary
William L “Sonny” Thornton, 66, of Columbia, passed into eternity on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Parkside Manor in Columbia, MO.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 1PM at St. Paul AME Church in Columbia, MO burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-1pm Saturday at the church.
William was born on January 14, 1946 to the late Otentha M. Thornton and Turner Smith.
Sonny accepted Christ at an early age at St. Paul A.M.E. Church.
Sonny or “Bill” by friends moved to Kansas City MO. in his early twenties. Sonny worked for Riss International and then later the Tiehen Company. Sonny loved to go fishing, and was an excellent cook. He also bowled on a league for many years.
He is survived by four children, William of Kansas City MO, Donna of Augusta GA, Domico (Tasha) of Kansas City MO, Jamaal (Molly) of Columbia Mo. Eighteen grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by 3 sisters, Shirley Henderson of Wichita KS, Nettle Wesley of Pensacola FL, Ethel Jackson of Jefferson City Mo; one brother Sanford Thornton (Donna) Corpus Christi, TX; and one Aunt Willa P. Thornton of Chicago IL.
He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, and beloved friends.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister Ann Thornton.
Sonny is now resting peacefully with the lord.
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