Birth date: Mar 14, 1952 Death date: Mar 3, 2023
Richard (Rick) Orvorne Thornton, Jr. of Thonotosassa, FL passed away at the age of 70 on March 3, 2023, after a long courageous battle against cancer. Rick was born on March 14, 1952, in Augusta, GA. He lived in Mobile, AL until h Read Obituary
I thank you God for having Richard Thornton be part of my life. A better friend would be hard to find. God Bless his angel care taker and wife. Also the entire family.
My Mother used to call good men “keepers”. Rick was a keeper. Libby, Cyndi, Jay and the entire family were blessed to have Rick in our lives. Rest in peace dear friend.
Uncle Rick sure was a great man to his wife and family in the end that what matters the most .I didn't get to see him very often 😕 but when i did we spent a lot of time fishing together along with my father thanks again for all those great memories love Sean Oehlers and family
It's been years since we talked and even more since I last saw you. You were a part of so many childhood memories and I will always keep them near and dear. I really miss going on to your house on the weekends, playing games with Jay, swimming in the pool while waiting on whatever you guys felt like cooking... chicken, stuffed peppers... or just chilling while the moms went off to play Bingo. Wouldn't you know I happened to drive a green Ford Explorer today? Sorry I couldn't be there to say goodbye. I know you are in a better place now, free of pain. Rest in peace, Uncle Rick. You, Aunt Libby, Cindy, and Jay will always be one of the best parts of my childhood. Love you, Aunt Libby. I am so sorry for your loss.
Rick and I were so saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. A kind, generous, thoughtful and wonderful neighbor for 25 years! No one will ever fry fish like you! Sending our heartfelt sympathies to Libby, Cindi and Jay!
Blessed to have an uncle who always put up with my little shenanigans when I was a kid! RIP
