David Thornton

THORNTON, Mr. David - Age 87, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Genesys Hospice. Family hour 10AM Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at St. Peter CME Church, 771 E. Pierson Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11AM. Pastor William H. Bell, Jr., officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10AM Wednesday. Mr. Thornton will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Tuesday. Mr. David Jefferson Thornton was born June 27, 1920 in Decatur, Mississippi to Doyle and Flossie Thornton. On November 7, 1942 David joined together in holy matrimony to Bettie Mae Huddleston. They celebrated 60 happy years together. David served in the United States Army during World War II and received and honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant in 1946. He worked as a bricklayer in Jackson, Mississippi until 1966, when he moved with his family to Flint. Mr. Thornton was a dedicated member of St. Peter C.M.E. Church for over 40 years where he served on the Steward Board as President, Senior Choir, and Building Fund Committee for the structure at 771 East Pierson Road and was co-organizer of the Cub and Boy Scouting Program. He retired from Chevrolet Metal Fabricating Plant, Local #659 in 1985. Mr. Thornton enjoyed his daily visits with all his friends at the Hasselbring Community Center where he remained active until his failing health. He and his late wife enjoyed extensive traveling in his RV across the country, spending time at their vacation home on the lake, as well as Canadian fishing trips. Mr. David Jefferson Thornton leaves in God's care to cherish his memories: 3 children, daughter and caretaker, Lela McLawhorn; Mr. and Mrs. Franklin (Eva) Thornton and Mr. Ervin J. Thornton all of Flint; 6 grandchildren, Raynetta, Stephanie, Rhonda, Franklin, Ervin and David; 7 great-grandchildren, Raven, Daquarius, Da'menique, Damarian, Jamair, Malik, and Kamari; 3 sisters, Mrs. Quester (John) McNair, Mrs. Minnie Huddleston and Mrs. Virgie Walsh; sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Thornton; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Thornton was preceded in death by his, loving wife; parents; 1 sister; 6 brothers. The family wishes to thank Dr. Ghassan Bachuwa and staff, and the staffs of Hurley Medical Center, Swartz Ambulance Service, Heartland Homecare, Tender Loving Homecare, HCare, Sheldon Medical Supply, Genesys Home and Hospice Care, and his special caregivers, Mrs. Johnson, Ms. Dye and Mr. Walker.

David Thornton

June 27, 1920 - July 14, 2007