Douglas Ray Thornton, 68, of Hull, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Douglas was born on February 20, 1951, in Dayton, TX to the late Douglas Eugene Thornton and Maxine Roundtree. He was a retired 3rd generation owner of Thornton Logging. Douglas was a kind fun-loving man who never met a stranger, loved to hunt, fish, and cut logs. Papa loved going out with his family and spending time with them.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Henry Tilman "Spike" Thornton; and grandson, Bryson Thornton.
Those left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Katherine Jane "Kathy" Thornton of Hull; son, Paskel Douglas Thornton and wife Tabitha of Hull; daughters, Kathy "Puddin" Clark and husband Kelvin of Hull, and Rita Jean Collins and husband Jeffrey of Cleveland; brother, Johnny Nicar and wife Tammy of Dayton; sisters, Eva Psencik and husband Edwin of Dayton, and Jackie Allen and husband Glenn of Dayton; grandchildren, Courtney Folsom and husband James, Maranda Burks and husband Jason, Tristan Clark, Tray Tyler and wife Jesi, Camron Collins, Hunter Collins, Cody Thornton, Austin Thornton and wife Aranda, Treavor Thornton, Decota Thornton, Andrea Thornton, Cassie Sweeten, Raynee Baker, Dallas Pantalion, Brenham Thornton, Bentley Thornton, and Braycee Thornton; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of loving family and friends.
A graveside service of remembrance will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Sid Halley officiating at Oak Dale Cemetery. A gathering of Mr. Thornton's family and friends will be held Friday, December 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Faith & Family Funeral Services.
Honoring Mr. Thornton as pallbearers are Cody Thornton, Austin Thornton, Camron Collins, Hunter Collins, and Tristan Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Tray Tyler, Treavor Thornton, Brenham Thornton, and Bentley Thornton.