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1954 - 2023
 Steven Otto Thornton, 69, of Barboursville, passed away September 21, 2023, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House with his loving wife and daughter, Teresa and Emma by his side. He was born January 5, 1954, in Charleston, WV, son of the late Buford Thornton and Wealthy Penny Mills Napier and his stepmother Lena Ruth Thornton. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he was a Lieutenant Commander and a Chaplain. He retired from Thomas Memorial/St. Francis Hospitals where he served as Chaplain. He was also Pastor at Cross Lanes Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife Teresa Woodall Thornton; two daughters Mary Thornton of Roanoke, VA, and Emma Thornton of Stephens City, VA; two stepdaughters Julie Berry of Salt Rock and Krystal Farley of Huntington; one brother Jerry Thornton (Darlene); half sister Marsha Gillenwater (Jon); three step grandchildren Blake, Laynee, Lukas; and several nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Jerry Bailey
Monday October 16, 2023 at
5:02 AM
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Condolences to Steve’s family. Steve was a good friend through high school. I regret that we didn’t stay in touch. He was an incredible athlete and all around nice guy.
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Brenda Weant McKenzie
bweant3@comcast.net
Saturday September 23, 2023 at
10:09 PM
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Dear Teresa and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I have been going through a lot lately and did not realize you were dealing with this. I will be praying for you.
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Jeff and Lisa Carper
Saturday September 23, 2023 at
7:29 PM
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Our deepest sympathy to all of Steve’s family. May God give you comfort
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Bobby Thornton/Priscilla Brown Schmidt
Friday September 22, 2023 at
5:10 PM
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RIP My Dear Uncle you will be missed by all.
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Terry S. Brame
Friday September 22, 2023 at
12:13 PM
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To the families of Steven,
So sorry of the loss of Steve, he was a wonderful guy and friend. I will always remember him and our whole family remember him fondly. God be with each one of you in you all in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy
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Paula Thornton Bias
Thursday September 21, 2023 at
8:39 PM
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Prayers for the family. May we be granted the strength for our sorrow.
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Larry Donegan
Thursday September 21, 2023 at
8:35 PM
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I'm so sorry for your lost. I've known Steve since the 8th grade. He was such a great teammate and a better friend.
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