Listen to me…you whom I have upheld since you were conceived and have carried since your birth. Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you." (Isaiah 46:5-4 NIV)
Clarence passed away peacefully the early morning of February 11, 2013 at The Haven in Kerrville, TX at the age of 94. Born on October 16, 1918 in Taylor County, his parting was preceded by his parents, John and Lenore Thornton; his 9 siblings; and wife Betty.
He served in the South Pacific in the U.S. Army during WWII. Upon his return home he continued to farm and operate a dairy. He retired from the Abilene Fire Department after 22 years. He was ordained as a Baptist deacon at Caps Baptist Church near the farm. He and Betty were charter members of Glen Meadows Baptist Church in San Angelo. Clarence had a good and blessed life. He enjoyed living in the Hill Country.
Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Wynne and son-in-law, Jim of Kingsland, TX; brother-in-law, Tommy Bailey and wife Betty of Llano, TX; sister-in-law, Eulla Rae Bailey of Abilene, TX; several nieces and nephews; three grandchildren, Tamela Pierce of San Angelo, TX, Melody Wynne of Burnet, TX, Deidra Wynne of Georgetown, TX; three great-grandchildren, Trisha Meyer, Sabra Baykin, Johnathan Quenichet; six great-great grandchildren, Serena, Christopher, Kaliyah, Mela, Gaige and Garren.
Our thank-yous go to the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (Kerrville Division), to Dr. Michael Martin and his staff, to the loving caregivers and many friends at the Haven in the Texas Hill Country and Peterson Hospice of Kerrville, Texas, and thank you, God, for "In Thy Presence is Fullness of Joy" (Psalm 16:11)
Graveside celebration will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 13, 2012 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South.
Clarence passed away peacefully the early morning of February 11, 2013 at The Haven in Kerrville, TX at the age of 94. Born on October 16, 1918 in Taylor County, his parting was preceded by his parents, John and Lenore Thornton; his 9 siblings; and wife Betty.
He served in the South Pacific in the U.S. Army during WWII. Upon his return home he continued to farm and operate a dairy. He retired from the Abilene Fire Department after 22 years. He was ordained as a Baptist deacon at Caps Baptist Church near the farm. He and Betty were charter members of Glen Meadows Baptist Church in San Angelo. Clarence had a good and blessed life. He enjoyed living in the Hill Country.
Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Wynne and son-in-law, Jim of Kingsland, TX; brother-in-law, Tommy Bailey and wife Betty of Llano, TX; sister-in-law, Eulla Rae Bailey of Abilene, TX; several nieces and nephews; three grandchildren, Tamela Pierce of San Angelo, TX, Melody Wynne of Burnet, TX, Deidra Wynne of Georgetown, TX; three great-grandchildren, Trisha Meyer, Sabra Baykin, Johnathan Quenichet; six great-great grandchildren, Serena, Christopher, Kaliyah, Mela, Gaige and Garren.
Our thank-yous go to the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (Kerrville Division), to Dr. Michael Martin and his staff, to the loving caregivers and many friends at the Haven in the Texas Hill Country and Peterson Hospice of Kerrville, Texas, and thank you, God, for "In Thy Presence is Fullness of Joy" (Psalm 16:11)
Graveside celebration will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 13, 2012 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South.
Listen to me…you whom I have upheld since you were conceived and have carried since your birth. Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you." (Isaiah 46:5-4 NIV)
Clarence passed away peacefully the early morning of February 11, 2013 at The Haven in Kerrville, TX at the age of 94. Born on October 16, 1918 in Taylor County, his parting was preceded by his parents, John and Lenore Thornton; his 9 siblings; and wife Betty.
He served in the South Pacific in the U.S. Army during WWII. Upon his return home he continued to farm and operate a dairy. He retired from the Abilene Fire Department after 22 years. He was ordained as a Baptist deacon at Caps Baptist Church near the farm. He and Betty were charter members of Glen Meadows Baptist Church in San Angelo. Clarence had a good and blessed life. He enjoyed living in the Hill Country.
Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Wynne and son-in-law, Jim of Kingsland, TX; brother-in-law, Tommy Bailey and wife Betty of Llano, TX; sister-in-law, Eulla Rae Bailey of Abilene, TX; several nieces and nephews; three grandchildren, Tamela Pierce of San Angelo, TX, Melody Wynne of Burnet, TX, Deidra Wynne of Georgetown, TX; three great-grandchildren, Trisha Meyer, Sabra Baykin, Johnathan Quenichet; six great-great grandchildren, Serena, Christopher, Kaliyah, Mela, Gaige and Garren.
Our thank-yous go to the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (Kerrville Division), to Dr. Michael Martin and his staff, to the loving caregivers and many friends at the Haven in the Texas Hill Country and Peterson Hospice of Kerrville, Texas, and thank you, God, for "In Thy Presence is Fullness of Joy" (Psalm 16:11)
Graveside celebration will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 13, 2012 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South.
Clarence passed away peacefully the early morning of February 11, 2013 at The Haven in Kerrville, TX at the age of 94. Born on October 16, 1918 in Taylor County, his parting was preceded by his parents, John and Lenore Thornton; his 9 siblings; and wife Betty.
He served in the South Pacific in the U.S. Army during WWII. Upon his return home he continued to farm and operate a dairy. He retired from the Abilene Fire Department after 22 years. He was ordained as a Baptist deacon at Caps Baptist Church near the farm. He and Betty were charter members of Glen Meadows Baptist Church in San Angelo. Clarence had a good and blessed life. He enjoyed living in the Hill Country.
Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Wynne and son-in-law, Jim of Kingsland, TX; brother-in-law, Tommy Bailey and wife Betty of Llano, TX; sister-in-law, Eulla Rae Bailey of Abilene, TX; several nieces and nephews; three grandchildren, Tamela Pierce of San Angelo, TX, Melody Wynne of Burnet, TX, Deidra Wynne of Georgetown, TX; three great-grandchildren, Trisha Meyer, Sabra Baykin, Johnathan Quenichet; six great-great grandchildren, Serena, Christopher, Kaliyah, Mela, Gaige and Garren.
Our thank-yous go to the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (Kerrville Division), to Dr. Michael Martin and his staff, to the loving caregivers and many friends at the Haven in the Texas Hill Country and Peterson Hospice of Kerrville, Texas, and thank you, God, for "In Thy Presence is Fullness of Joy" (Psalm 16:11)
Graveside celebration will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 13, 2012 at Elmwood Memorial Park, 5750 Hwy 277 South.
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