Bob’s career was spent in computers, primarily at NCR, where he was a systems analysis for many years. Following retirement, he worked part time for H & R Block.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ronald C. Thornton. He is survived by his wife, Susan Fisher Thornton; daughter, Shelley Thornton of Cramerton; son, Ed Thornton (wife Camille) of Huntersville; and two grandsons, Thomas Thornton of Chapel Hill and Sam Thornton of Huntersville.
Also surviving are his brother, William Thornton (Margaret) of Hot Springs Village, AR; sisters, Marilyn Munroe of Crestview, FL and DeWanna Kaye Weston (Robert) of Jacksonville, AR; as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Bob’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 30th between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. at Harry & Bryant, 500 Providence Road in Charlotte.
The family extends special thanks to those who helped so much in his last days.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or the Alzheimer's Association (www. alz.org).
