Elston Glenn Thornton, 88 of Athens, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Limestone Health Facility.

Services will be 12noon Friday at Spry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Hughes and Rev. Terry Herston officiating, burial in Thornton/Ingram Cemetery in Rogersville, visitation is from 10am until 12noon at Spry Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Greg Spry, Jimmy Spry, Pat Parker, Levi Parker, Jeff Thornton and Danny Looney.

Mr. Thornton was born February 8, 1930 in Lauderdale County, he was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a U.S. Airforce Veteran and a he was retired from the Operations Department at TVA Brownsferry.

Survived by: Wife: Lena Mae Thornton Sons: Stephen Thornton and David Thornton (Rhonda) Daughter: Gena Lovell (Keith) Granddaughters: Stephanie Hannah (Arron) and Shayna Tollison (Ryan) Great Grandchildren: William River Hannah, Makenzie Tollison, Easton Tollison Sisters: Robbie Nell Spry (James) and Betty Ann Parker.

Preceded in death by: Parents: James Timothy (Jim) and Clemmie (Elaine) Thornton Brothers: James Austin Thornton and Jerry White Thornton, Sister: Mary Lois Greer.

Memorials may be made to Gideon’s International or Hospice of Limestone County.

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