William Gregory Thornton, Sr.
May 30, 1952 - March 23, 2014
William Gregory Thornton Sr., 61, of Hemet, CA, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 30, 1952 in New York; he was the son of Dock and Lou Kendricks. Greg, as he was known, graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, NJ. Upon graduating high school he attended Ramapo College in Mahwah, NJ where he met his wife, Evelyn. Their union produced a son, William Gregory Thornton, Jr. “Turk”. Greg received the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior of his life at a young age. A man with a glowing spirit and a kind heart, Greg loved the Lord. He was an active member of Reconciliation Christian Assembly where he played his bass guitar and was ordained as an Elder in 2013. Greg also enjoyed bowling and golf. Preceded in passing by his mother, Lou Kendricks, and father-in-law, Willie Nowell Sr., Greg is survived by his devoted wife of 25 years, Evelyn Thornton; father, Dock Kendricks; children, William Gregory (Tomeka) Thornton, Jr., LaChen (Al-Shaune) Edwards, and Rory J. Thornton; brother, John Daryl (Wanda) Thornton; sister, LaChen (Nathan) Cohen; seven grandchildren; and his very special Goddaughter, Rickayla Grace.
William Gregory Thornton Sr., 61, of Hemet, CA, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 30, 1952 in New York; he was the son of Dock and Lou Kendricks. Greg, as he was known, graduated... View Obituary & Service Information