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HERBERT LEE THORNTON

Gaffney -- Herbert Lee Thornton, 80, of 313 Brookwood Drive, passed away Sunday, August 20th, 2017, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Born in Radford, Virginia, he was the husband of Geneva Beheler Thornton and the son of the late Wilbur Gordon Thornton and Flora Graham Thornton. Mr. Thornton worked in textiles and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Thornton is survived by two sons, David Thornton and Douglas Thornton and wife, Chan, all of Gaffney; one sister, Sybil White; two grandchildren, Brandi and Alicia; and one great-granddaughter, Madison.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, James R. Thornton, Wilbur "Bill" Thornton, Lawrence Robert Thornton, and Harold Thomas Thornton and his sister, Evelyn Garner.

Graveside services will be on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017, at 11:00 am at Frederick Memorial Gardens, 986 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC 29341 with Rev. Bob Finley officiating. Visitation will immediately follow the service at the graveside.

The family will be at the residence.

The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com.


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