Obituary of John H. Thornton
John was born August 11, 1952 in Yankton, SD to Walter and Lena (Cook) Thornton, Sr. John was raised in Yankton and had a large family. He worked in construction and roofing before health issues prevented him from working. John attended school in Yankton, Marty and Job Corp. He was a longtime softball player.
John is survived by his partner of 39 years, Sharon Smith of Yankton, SD; three daughters: Delena Thornton, Denita Thornton, both of Colorado and Andrea Reed of Sioux Falls, SD; son, James Robert “Jim Bob” Thornton of Sioux Falls, SD; sisters, Rose Blakey of Yankton, SD and Marilyn (Tom) Wright of Norfolk, NE; brother, Marvin Thornton of Sioux Falls, SD; four step-daughters, Brenda, Kim, Jackie and Tracy and 29 nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Walter Thornton, Jr. William Thornton, Joseph Thorton and Robert Thornton; sisters: Charlene Stuhlmacher, Deloris Borema, Eleanor Snoozy, Margaret Thornton and Carol Thornton and ten newphews and nieces.
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John Thornton
1952 - 2019
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