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Obituary For Elbert Thornton
Mr. Elbert Thornton passed away quietly Monday at his home at the age of 80.
A native of Cusseta, GA., and the son of the late Preston and Lonnie Kelley Thornton, Mr. Thornton had lived in Columbus most of his life and was the owner-operator of Thornton’s Barbeque. He was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Louis Thornton, Coachman Thornton and Will Thornton.
He is survived by a loving wife of 47 years, Mrs. Carolyn Chester Thornton; five children, Cynthia Siler(Cephus), Tabatha Hammond(David), Tonja Chester(George) Trenton Chester(Toya) and Philip Thornton(Robyn); twenty three grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren; one brother, Jimmy Thornton; two sisters, Ola Thomas and Annie L. Richardson; loving in-laws: Alfred Chester(Barbara) Sandra Kendrick(William), Janice Arrington, Margaret Fuller and Vanessa Harris(James); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mr. Thornton will be laid to rest at Green Acres Cemetery on Monday, October 12, 2020 following a Eleven O’clock A.M. Homegoing Celebration in the Chapel of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc., officiated by Bishop Gregory Blue.
Visitation is Sunday 2:00 til 4:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.
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Add A CondolenceMay God bless you all and send the comforter (peace)during this time.
To Carolyn and all of the Thornton family. My heart is broken and goes out to all of you. Elbert was family and also my neighbor, we grew up together, i will truly miss our greeting and warm daily chats. Know that you all are in my prayers and thoughts. May God bless and keep you and your family during this difficult time and always. Mercer Jackson & Family
May God wrap you in his loving arms and comfort you during your time of loss. Iris Buckner Jessie
I not only considered him a good employer,but a good friend. To the family, I'm sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek!
Memories will live on. I want to thank you for giving my mom Barbara Carter a chance when you open Thornton's may both of you RIP.
Memories will live on. You are still the best chef that I have ever known. I loved the Barbecue but stewed chicken is still my favorite. I pray that you have seen my little brother and now there is someone in heaven that he knows. Rest easy! Dr. Charlotte Russell Johnson
Memories will live on. You are still the best chef that I have ever known. I loved the Barbecue but stewed chicken is still my favorite. I pray that you have seen my little brother and now there is someone in heaven that he knows. Rest easy!
