The body of John Benjamin Thornton, III was found on Monday, January 18. Thornton's body was found in a shed near his residence in Temperanceville, Virginia. The body was transported to the Medical Examiners Office in Norfolk for an autopsy to determine that actual cause of death.
Thornton was reported missing on Monday, January 11 by his girlfriend who had reported that she had last seen Thornton around 3a.m.
Thornton was reported missing on Monday, January 11 by his girlfriend who had reported that she had last seen Thornton around 3a.m.
that same morning.
According to Sheriff Giddens further investigation of the cause of death is continuing.
According to Sheriff Giddens further investigation of the cause of death is continuing.
he will be sadly missed by this children,John B Thornton IV, Brandy Thornton Frey; His twin granddaughters Elizabeth & Kaylee Thornton. His grandson, John B. Thornton V. His brother Kent Thornton and his wife Dorney.His sister Angie Donaway and her husband Harry.His nieces,Casey Ann Bradford,Frances Jane Thornton,and Christina Egger. His nephews, Dustin Thorntonand Joshua Donaway.
ReplyDeleteSadly this story doesn't have a happy ending, which those who don't even know Mr. Thornton had hoped for. That said with sincerest sympathy.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments. I am sure this has been a very trying time for your families.
ReplyDeleteAnon 10:02PM, Thank you for including the rest of Mr. Thornton's family. Please let them know they are welcomed to come here and express themselves.
My father was a sweet, caring, funny man. He had a way about him that would light up my day...I truly miss him and I hope that he has found peace with God and that he knows he has been forgiven. There is nothing that can come between a daughter and her undying love for her daddy. I hope that he knew that...
ReplyDeleteBrandy thank you for sharing at a sad time like this. I know myself of the undying love a daughter has for her father. No matter how or when they leave us it is always too soon.
ReplyDeleteIt is a terrible ending to a story that I so wanted to have a happy ending. I know that my husband (his son John) will miss him greatly. He stayed up the other night telling me stories about his dad and how many great times they had together. I know that he loved him very much. I am sad that me and his grandson will never get to meet him. But, I know his memory will live on forever in the stories that John tells JB. He is in a better place now, may he rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteKylee that is such a wonderful thing to say. I am so sorry for the sadness your family must endure right now. Sometimes in our lives things do seem to be unfair. But please know that you have so many people keeping you and your brother and other family members in their prayers.
ReplyDeleteIt is difficult for a small community like this to understand also.