With heavy hearts the Thornton family regrets to announce the passing of beloved Brother, Uncle, and Friend William “Bill” Thomas Thornton. William was born August 19th, 1945 in Hempstead, NY to the late Isabella Thornton and James Robert Thornton. William passed peacefully surrounded by family in Gastonia NC on August 18th , 2022. William is survived by Bruce James Thornton of Voorheesville NY, Mark Lee Thornton of Gastonia NC, James Robert Thornton of Cramerton NC , Margaret Thornton Ramage Mt. Bethel PA, and Anne Thornton Robinson of Naples FL. William retired from the USMC as a Corporal after proudly fighting for his country in Vietnam. William enjoyed Egyptian history and was an expert in the field of Egyptology. He was a skilled artist who enjoyed making jewelry and artworks for his family and friends. William had a passion for coin collecting that will be carried on through his brother and coin collecting community. His final resting place will be in the Great South Bay Suffolk County, NY where he may be reunited with his favorite hat.
-Semper Fidelis
William Thornton's Celebration of Life is at A Simple Service in Gastonia NC at 2:00PM.
In leiu of flowers, please send a donation in William's Name to the Marine Corps League of Gastonia, NC (PO Box 2416, Gastonia, NC 28503) http://www.gastonmarines.org