Obituaries:  Rev. James E. Thornton, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish       T-653
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 23, 1964
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Rev. James E. Thornton

  Funeral services were held October 15, for Rev. James E.
Thornton, 67, who died in Shreveport, October 14, after an
extended illness.

  The services were held in the United Pentecostal Church of
Robeline, with the Rev. C. G. Weeks officiating. Burial was in
Provencal Cemetery, with Warren Meadows Funeral Home in charge.

  Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Agatha Thornton of Goodpine; four
sons, Elton of Shreveport, Rev. Don E. Thornton, and LaVan
Thornton of Homer, and Rev. C. D. Thornton of Jena; six
daughters, Mrs. Marie Erickson, and Mrs. Eula Vae Donoaho, both
of Shreveport, Mrs. Alta Bowen of Ball, Mrs. Heroise Smith of
Epps, Mrs. Darlene Osborn of Sulphur, and Mrs. Geraldine Miller
of Jena; two brothers, Claude Thornton of Leesville, Virgil of
Rayville; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Sweat of Fullerton, Mrs.
David Self, and Mrs. Bill Self, both of Rayville; 33
grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

  Pallbearers were Rev. Billy White, Rev. Lance McGee, Rev. Ted
Dyess, Rev. D. R. Blizzard.