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Obituary For Lysander Thornton
Celebrating the life of Mr. Lysander Thornton, Carter Funeral Home announces the transition of Mr. Thornton, age 67 of Union Springs, AL.
Mr. Thornton, known and loved by friends as “Shug”, transitioned into eternity, August 02, 2022, in Montgomery, AL.
The Commemoration of Life will begin with a public visitation, Saturday, August 06, 2022, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Carter Funeral Home.
The Farewell Celebration will be held Sunday, August 07, 2022, at 2:00 pm from the Walton Chapel Methodist Church.
Pastor Andrew Walker, of the Walton Chapel Methodist Church will deliver the eulogy
Born July 6, 1955, Lysander entered life to the late Raymond Youngblood, Sr. and Willie Grace Thornton. Lysander accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Walton Chapel Methodist Church in the Aberfoil community where he faithfully attended until he relocated to Fayetteville, NC. Lysander graduated from Seventy-First High School in Fayetteville, NC. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1976. Upon being honorably discharged, he returned to Montgomery and pursued a career in the restaurant industry where he worked for many years. On August 2, 2022, Lysander transitioned and entered eternity to forever be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Thornton, his parents, Raymond Youngblood, Sr. and Willie Grace Thornton-Tolbert; four brothers, Willie E (Georgie) Thornton; Ellis Youngblood, Oliver Youngblood and Vernon Youngblood; two sisters, Dianne (Robert) Franklin, Vernice Y. Tolbert; and sister-in-law, Lora Thornton. He leaves six brothers and five sisters to cherish her memories: Willie J. (Helen) Goodwin of Columbus, GA; Omer (Jessie) Youngblood of Union Springs, AL; Curtis Thornton of Tuskegee, AL; Webster (Lois) Youngblood; Raymond Youngblood, Jr; Ruby (Kennon) Tuck of Montgomery, AL; Abbie Thornton of Charlotte, NC; Alice (Henry) Williams of Montgomery, AL; Zenard (Tony) Youngblood-Fisher of Raeford, NC; and Loris Thornton of Montgomery, AL; Michael Youngblood of Union Springs, AL and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
In accordance with recommended COVID-19 Protocols, all attendees are requested to utilize appropriate facial coverings, maintain social distancing, and minimize physical contact. The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the Final Life Celebration Arrangements for the late Mr. Lysander “Shug” Thornton
Services
Visitation 2 PM to 5 PM
Farewell Celebration
Photos & Video
Condolences & Tributes
Add A CondolenceThank you for your expression of confidence by selecting our services. May time bring you comfort and strength. Sincerely, The Staff and Management of Carter Funeral Home
My sincere condolences to the family. Please find peace in knowing that God understands our grief and that He cares - 1 Peter 5: 6 & 7.
My deepest condolences. Your family is in my prayers.
To Abbie and the entire Thornton family you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother Lysander Thornton
"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:6-8 KJV To Abbie and the entire Thornton Family, it is our prayers that God will comfort you doing your time of bereavement. Remember it is God who will never leave you nor forsake you. Rev. & Mrs. Hansel I Jones and Family
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