Dennis Rory Thornton

June 15, 1955 - December 6, 2018

Mr. Dennis Rory Thornton, age 63 of Douglas, passed away Thursday morning, December 6, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Thornton was born June 15, 1955 to the late Tommy James Thornton and Martha Jane Crump Thornton. Other than his father, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Robert Doyle Thornton and James Randy Thornton. Mr. Thornton, a native of Waycross, GA was an electrician with Westfield. Survivors include: His wife: Joy Teresa Thomas Thornton of Douglas, GA 5 Children: Jeremy Thornton and Brandon Thornton both of Homerville, GA Cody Thornton and Renee Harless both of Douglas, GA Karla Lenan Boatright of Willacoochee, GA His Mother: Martha Jane Crump Thornton of Bristol, GA 2 Brothers: Ricky Thornton of Cochran, GA Darren Thornton of Mershon, GA 15 Grandchildren 2 Great Grandchildren Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a Host of Friends The graveside service and interment will be Monday, December 10, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Bristol Baptist Church Cemetery in Bristol, GA with Rev. Brett Howell officiating. The family will receive friends, Sunday afternoon, December 9, 2018 from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Ricketson Funeral Home. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.