Gregory "Greg" James Thornton's Obituary
Gregory “Greg” James Thornton, 69, passed away on February 8, 2024, in Decatur, IL.
Greg was born to Richard and Virginia Thornton on March 25, 1954, in Decatur, IL. Greg sold plumbing and pipe supplies throughout most of his career and retired from Schimberg Co.in 2019. He bowled in many different leagues for several years and pitched fast pitch soft ball in Decatur, Il. Many knew him by his nickname, Thunder. Greg was an avid fisherman. He also loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Fighting Illini.
Greg is survived by his brothers Monte (Linda) Thornton, Rick (Sharron) Thornton, 2 nieces, 3 nephews, and 10 great nieces and nephews, and many extended family and friends.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Virginia Thornton, and brother, Jerry Thornton.
Services will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home
A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or the Wounded Warrier Project.
Condolences and memories of Greg may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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