Donald Dean Thornton

Donald D. Thornton, age 76, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 in Crestview, Florida after a prolonged battle with lung cancer.  He was born September 25, 1941 in Houston, Texas to William and Jean Thornton.  He was a member of Grace Community Church in Mossy Head, Florida.  Donald was baptized and the family knows that his journey has just begun in Heaven.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Joann Bamburg; and one brother, Phillip G. Thornton.

Donald will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 30 years, Joann Lindsey-Thornton; one son, Donald D. Thornton II of Louisiana; one step-son, Jeffery “Bo” Clenney of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; three grandchildren, Bill Beau Clenney, Nikki Rose, and Brittany Clenney; six great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Gail Brown and husband Bobby of DeFuniak Springs and Linda Pickett of Chelsea, Alabama; two nieces, Michele Williams and Shannon Goodwin and husband Scott.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 21, 2018 beginning at 2:00 in the chapel of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 1474 Highway 83 North, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433.  Visitation will be held one hour prior.  Committal services follow in Magnolia Cemetery.  Flowers are being accepted.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.daviswatkins.com.

Arrangements and services are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home.