Homegoing Services for Mr. Willie Davis Thornton, of Atlanta, will be held Monday, February 27, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, 1879 Glenwood Avenue, Atlanta, GA., with remains placed in repose at 10:00 A.M. Reverend William E. Fliipin, Sr., Senior Pastor, Officiating, Eulogist. Interment, Kennedy Memorial Gardens, Ellenwood, GA. Public Viewing and Visitation will be held at the mortuary Sunday, from 12:00 NOON until 7:00 P.M.
Mr. Thornton leaves to cherish his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Mattie C. Thornton; 2 children, daughter, Tamara T. Ezzard, son, Mark A. Thornton; as well as a host of other loving relatives, extended family, and close friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence Monday, at 10:00 A.M.
** LIVE STREAM of Services available at 10:55 A.M. at www.donaldtrimblemortuary.com **
Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, 404-371-0772-3.
Mary Lee Nichols sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Willie D. Thornton - February 26, 2023
He was the perfect gentleman who always had a smile and a kind word. We are honored to have known him, Lee and Mike Nichols
You fought a great fight now GOD needs you beside him. Please keep a watch over us we will miss you tremendously. Until we meet again Uncle Dave.
I am honored to have shared Dave's friendship during our years as classmates in Washington,Ga;he had such a kind and fun spirit. Sending Love...Peace...& Comfort to your family during this very sad time.
Leonard Hull,Class of 1965
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