John Wesley Thornton, 61, of Prattville, Alabama and formally of Claude, Alabama, passed away May 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, William Homer Thornton; mother, Dorothy Jean (Shaw) Thornton; sisters, Elaine Mclendon, Anita Thornton, and Melissa Moseley; and brother, Charles Thornton. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Selen Thornton; daughter, Kimberly Brooks; grandchildren, Alessondra Smith, Marliana Brooks, Watcho Brooks and Kimberly (Luchita) Brooks; brothers, Willie Thornton and Floyd Thornton (Stella); sisters, Tracy Chavers (Marvin), Teresa Chavers and Margaret Whitmore. He is also survived by his brother in law, John Stalnaker (Barbara) and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
John loved to fish, garden, do woodworking and build things. And he loved his dogs, Jingles and Romance.
Services for John will be Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 5 PM at Ridouts Prattville Chapel with a visitation one hour prior.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsprattvillechapel.com for the Thornton family.