Leslie Austin “Les” Thornton son of the late Ira and Sudie Thornton passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the age of 70. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 3:00pm in the chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home with entombment to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Les, who was raised in Turkey, NC loved fishing and auctions where he made many friends. He helped many people but not many knew where the help came from. He was a good man who will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Brenda N. Thornton, daughters; Angela and Nicole Thornton of Jacksonville, granddaughters; Brianna, Jaliyah, Jayla and Nyla, step daughter; Tonya Miller and husband Chris, step granddaughter; Olivia, sisters; Lorraine Turlington and husband Jimmy, Jean Thompson (late Willis Thompson). In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother; Franklin Thornton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday from 2:00 until 3:00p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the Thornton family at www.mclauriatpinecrest.com. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.