Wayne Thornton "The Egg Man", age 86, of Jackson, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012, at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis, Ohio due to complications after heart surgery.
He was born September 22, 1926 to Elmer and Verna (Boster) Thornton.
Wayne was known throughout Jackson County as the "The Egg Man". He had a poultry farm and delivered eggs to local residents and businesses from 1956-2006. He also loved watching sports, especially when his grandchildren were involved.
Wayne is survived by
his wife of 61 years, Mary (Lewis) Thornton;
daughters, Judi Booth of Kentucky and Lynn (Billy) Starkey of Jackson, OH;
three grandchildren, BJ (Tandy) Starkey, Kristen (Jake) Taylor and Nick (Lana) Starkey;
three great-grandchildren, Ryan and Rhys Taylor and Jenna Starkey.
Wayne was preceded in death by
his brothers, Vance and Omar, both of Jackson;
one sister, Audrey, of Florida.
A funeral service at the Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home in Jackson, OH with Reverend David Roach and Diaconal Minister Janie Karl. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery in Jackson, OH.
He was born September 22, 1926 to Elmer and Verna (Boster) Thornton.
Wayne was known throughout Jackson County as the "The Egg Man". He had a poultry farm and delivered eggs to local residents and businesses from 1956-2006. He also loved watching sports, especially when his grandchildren were involved.
Wayne is survived by
his wife of 61 years, Mary (Lewis) Thornton;
daughters, Judi Booth of Kentucky and Lynn (Billy) Starkey of Jackson, OH;
three grandchildren, BJ (Tandy) Starkey, Kristen (Jake) Taylor and Nick (Lana) Starkey;
three great-grandchildren, Ryan and Rhys Taylor and Jenna Starkey.
Wayne was preceded in death by
his brothers, Vance and Omar, both of Jackson;
one sister, Audrey, of Florida.
A funeral service at the Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home in Jackson, OH with Reverend David Roach and Diaconal Minister Janie Karl. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery in Jackson, OH.
Wayne Thornton "The Egg Man", age 86, of Jackson, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012, at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis, Ohio due to complications after heart surgery.
He was born September 22, 1926 to Elmer and Verna (Boster) Thornton.
Wayne was known throughout Jackson County as the "The Egg Man". He had a poultry farm and delivered eggs to local residents and businesses from 1956-2006. He also loved watching sports, especially when his grandchildren were involved.
Wayne is survived by
his wife of 61 years, Mary (Lewis) Thornton;
daughters, Judi Booth of Kentucky and Lynn (Billy) Starkey of Jackson, OH;
three grandchildren, BJ (Tandy) Starkey, Kristen (Jake) Taylor and Nick (Lana) Starkey;
three great-grandchildren, Ryan and Rhys Taylor and Jenna Starkey.
Wayne was preceded in death by
his brothers, Vance and Omar, both of Jackson;
one sister, Audrey, of Florida.
A funeral service at the Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home in Jackson, OH with Reverend David Roach and Diaconal Minister Janie Karl. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery in Jackson, OH.
He was born September 22, 1926 to Elmer and Verna (Boster) Thornton.
Wayne was known throughout Jackson County as the "The Egg Man". He had a poultry farm and delivered eggs to local residents and businesses from 1956-2006. He also loved watching sports, especially when his grandchildren were involved.
Wayne is survived by
his wife of 61 years, Mary (Lewis) Thornton;
daughters, Judi Booth of Kentucky and Lynn (Billy) Starkey of Jackson, OH;
three grandchildren, BJ (Tandy) Starkey, Kristen (Jake) Taylor and Nick (Lana) Starkey;
three great-grandchildren, Ryan and Rhys Taylor and Jenna Starkey.
Wayne was preceded in death by
his brothers, Vance and Omar, both of Jackson;
one sister, Audrey, of Florida.
A funeral service at the Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home in Jackson, OH with Reverend David Roach and Diaconal Minister Janie Karl. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery in Jackson, OH.
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