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Jerry Thornton Obituary
The Reverend Jerry Curtis Thornton, 84, finished his course on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Tabernacle M.B. Church with viewing-visitation from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Friday at Tabernacle. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
Born in Macon County, AL, "Curt" spent his early adult years in Orlando, FL where he sang gospel with the Mighty All Stars. He later moved to East Chicago, IL where he sang with the group, Traveling Kings. He worked at Inland Steel and after retiring, moved to Tallahassee in 2004 where he affiliated with Tabernacle. He enjoyed fishing and family gatherings.
Survivors include his wife, Mother Mittie Newman Thornton; children: Jerry Curtis Thornton, Jr., Ann Thornton Green (Isaac), Martin L. Thornton and Betty Fisher Johnson; stepsons: Daniel Newman (Tynetta) and Darryl Newman (Conchita); sisters: Rosietta "Rose" McDaniel and Annie Ruth Cooper; seven grandchildren; four brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends.
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Juanita Morgan
October 8, 2024
Dear Mittie. I was saddened by the loss of your dear husband. You and the rest of the family have my deepest sympathy
Cheryl A. Henderson-Gibbs
October 5, 2024
The Henderson family would like to extend our deepest condolences. Praying that the Holy Comforter has eased your pain. Mittie, I'm the last one living and in Flint, MI sincerely Cheryl Henderson-Gibbs
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