Mr. Gregory Michael Thornton, 63 of Shelby, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jeanne Ellen Jones Thornton of the home, two children, Kevin Thornton and wife Bridget of Valrico, FL, and Krista Thornton of Shelby, NC, two grandchildren, Lincoln and Campbell Thornton of Valrico, FL, and a sister, Claudia Hensley and husband Tommy of Ellenboro, NC and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Born August 10, 1952 in Rutherford County, Mr. Thornton was the son of the late Claude Darrille Thornton and Sybil Beatrice Campbell Thornton.
Mr. Thornton was a loving husband, father, and papa. He loved working at the Florida Baptist Children's Home taking care of many children and loving them. He loved football and playing the drums with the Psychics. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by those that knew him.
A visitation will be held from 6:30 - 8:00 pm Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, May 23, 2016 at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel conducted by Rev. Michael Lee and Rev. Bridget Thornton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Florida Baptist Children's Home, 8415 Buck Lake Road, Tallahassee, FL 32317.
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A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc.