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Obituary For Arthur Lee Thornton, Sr.
Mr. Arthur Lee Thornton, Sr., passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born on August 6, 1948, to the late Claude White and Johnnie Will Thornton in Richland, GA, and married to Sharon Thornton.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Thornton, Sr. will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Faith Tabernacle Baptist Community Church.
Visitation will be on Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Progressive. Visitation will continue on Friday at Progressive at 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., then again at 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Faith Tabernacle.
Progressive Funeral Home staff considers it an honor and a privilege to serve the Family of Arthur Lee Thornton, Sr.
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Our heartfelt prayers, thoughts and condolences are with The FAMILY of our lifetime and dearest next door neighbor,friend and brother, Rev.Arthur L.Thornton,Sr. better known to many as (TAP).We will forever be grateful for the precious Memories and neighborly friendship that we shared for so many many years. You will be TRULY and DEEPLY missed my Brother. May the LORD continue to bless and strengthen The Thornton Family during your hours of bereavement. KEEP THE FAITH FAMILY and BE BLESSED FOREVER ❤️ and ALWAYS ❤️. WE LOVE YOU. The Alexander/Mason/Gregory Family
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With prayers, sympathy and deepest condolences from Uncle Lil Joe's family.
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I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the family during the loss of your loved one. To my brother-in-love, Arthur "Deacon TJ" Thornton, Jr know that you are forever in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. I pray God grants you peace, comfort and strength.
