Terry D. Thornton

Friday October 25, 4:00 to 8:00 PM
~ Knights of Columbus Services 7:30 PM~
Saturday October 26, 9:00 to 10:00 AM

Terry Thornton 58 of Highland and formerly of Trenton died Wednesday October 23, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland.

He was born November 13, 1954 in Breese, to Donald and Leatta (Pendegraft) Thornton: they survive in Summerfield.

He was preceded in death by a brother Ricky Thornton, grandparents Glenn and Eva Thornton, Orville and Leona Pendegraft, father-in-law and mother-in-law Edmund and Leola Korte.

He married Rosemary Korte February 19, 1985 in Belleville and she survives in Trenton.

Also survived by his children Kahla Thornton of Trenton, Kyle (Molly) Thornton of Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Rachel (friend Nick Sparlin) of Trenton.

Grandchildren Liam, Henry, Abigail Thornton and anticipating the arrival of baby Thornton in December.

Sisters and brothers, Trinje (friend Rick VonHatten) Reidelberger of Highland, Jeff Thornton of Highland, Patrick Thornton of Highland, Lisa (Tony) Frazier of Lebanon, David (Sharon) Thornton of Trenton.

Terry received his associated degree in HVAC from B.A.C., Currently employed with Ace Hardware in Highland as a sales associate, and was the past custodian at St. Mary Church in Trenton.

Terry was an avid Cardinal fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Trenton and Knights of Columbus Council #2932

Funeral service will be Saturday October 26, 2013 at 10:00 am at Moss Funeral Home, Trenton with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment Summerfield Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday October 25 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday October 26, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Knights of Columbus will hold services on Friday at 7:30 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to the Family and will be received at the funeral home.