Spalding County GaArchives Obituaries.....Clifford F. Thornton  October 28 1917
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Griffin Daily News and Sun, October 29, 1917

Cliff Thornton Dies Suddenly In Arizona

Passing of Popular Young Griffinite Causes Much Sorrow Over the Entire City.

Clifford F. Thornton died suddenly of pneumonia in Douglas, Ariz., Sunday 
afternoon at 3 o'clock.  The young man's father, J.J. Thornton, received a 
message Sunday morning saying his son was in a low state of health and to come 
to his bedside.  Mr. Thornton was preparing to leave in the afternoon when a 
second telegram announced the death of the young man.  
Clifford Thornton was a popular young business man of sterling character and 
worth, and news of his untimely demise caused universal sorrow among his 
scores of friends here, where he was held in highest esteem by all who knew 
him.
Nearly two years ago young Mr. Thornton located in Arizona and at the time of 
his death was connected with the street railway and electric light company, 
holding a prominent position.  Mrs. Thornton and his young son joined him some 
time ago and were with him when the end came.
The deceased was a son of J. J. Thornton, a prominent business man of this 
city.  He was thirty-one years of age and is survived by his wife and child, 
his parents and five sisters, all of whom have the sympathy of the entire 
community to their sad bereavement.
Mr. Thornton's remains were shipped from Douglas, Ariz., Monday and are 
expected to reach Griffin Wednesday or Thursday.  The hour and day of the 
funeral will be announced later.


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