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Obituary For Michael Glenn Thornton
DEACON MICHAEL GLENN THORNTON –Age 70, of Dalton, GA passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1955 to his late parents, Willie Thornton, Sr., and Sara Mae Lattimore Thornton. He obtained an Associates in Business Administration Degree from Dalton Junior College. Michael retired from Tappan, now known as Frigidaire. Afterwards, he worked for the Dalton Parks and Recreation where he created a close connection to his community. Michael was a faithful member and Deacon for Mountain Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed being a Sports Referee Officiator, supporting his grandchildren’s sports events, and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joseph Thornton; and niece, Monica McFadden.
Those left to cherish Michael’s memories are his wife of thirty-six years, Cynthia Taylor Thornton; children, Christopher Michael (Kayla) Thornton of East Ridge, TN, Siobhan Thornton of Dalton, GA, LaKisha (John) Franklin, Jr. of Chattanooga, TN and Jasmine Thornton of Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Amaiya Thornton, Breylan Thornton, Haiden Thornton, JaQualla Sharpley, Christion Hughes, John P. Franklin, III, Taylor Thornton, Ariya Thornton, and Kaden Thornton; sisters, Rosalie Ransom, Willie Mae (Jessie) Rutledge, Sara Lue Bradley, Amanda Darlene (Alan) Hooks; brothers, Willie Thornton, Jr. and Jessie (Joy) Thornton; in-laws; Cheryl McFadden, Rodney (Carmen) Hagans, Gregg (Tabitha) Ellison, Evalyn Council, Patrick “Peter” (Serena) Ellison; special friends, Leroy Terry and Vanessa Perry, William “Hawk” (Pam) Hawkins; special nephew that he considered a son, Durand (Shannon) Lumpkin; special cousin, Marshall (Edna) Lumpkin; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, others relatives, his church family, and friends.
Homegoing Celebration will be Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, 1401 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Dalton, GA 30721, with Dr. Jerry D. Jones, Eulogist. His remains lie in state on Thursday and Friday after 12:00 Noon at Willis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Sunday at 1:00 P. M. at the church. Interment, West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.
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Praying for the Thornton Family. Faye Murray and Sisters and Brothers
Prayers for God to wrap his loving arms of comfort around you all during this difficult time of transition.
Gone from our sight, but forever held close in our hearts.Rest easy, Uncle. Thank you for a lifetime of beautiful memories.
Michael may you rest in peace.
Cynthia and family, I am so sad to hear of Michael (T-Bones's) passing. He was a wonderful man. His sense of humor and kind spirit was infectious and he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. My sincere condolences and deepest sympathies. May he rest in eternal peace. Sending prayers and love during this difficult time. Debby Whaley-Parsons
Prayers, condolences and deepest sympathy to the family.
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So sorry for your loss. Michael was a wonderful person and a great neighbor for years 🙏
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I pray All of GOD'S BEST to help you and your family throughout this time of sorrow. 😇😇😇
On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church and the entire Church Family, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Thornton Family, to Cynthia and the entire Family, as we share during this time of sorrow & bereavement, we are praying for you all, and we love you all. Dea. Michael was a very caring man and he loved the Lord, His Family, His Church Family and the entire Community. We are going to miss him, and we thank God for his life. May God truly Bless You All.
My prayers go out to your and your family during this time especially your wife, kids and grandchildren.
Happy Birthday, RIH🙏, Michael was a good person, always had a smile on his face.
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
Rona Gayle and Ralston Fisher offer our deepest condolences to Cynthia Thornton and the Family on the passing of Deacon Thornton. We are praying that her sorrow will diminish by the love and support we will give her in the coming days
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
