Everett Lee Thornton's Obituary
Passed in peace on June 8, 2018 in his favorite chair at home in Tucson, AZ. Age 86
Preceded in death by his parents Floyd Ray Thornton and Artie Ann Griggs, along with his dear friend and brother CJ Thornton.
Everett is survived by his sweetheart Anna Lorene Thornton wife and helpmate of 68 years 9 months. Survived also by sister and friend Leona Faye Packard of Salina, Oklahoma.
Loving father of 3 children; Pamela Musgrove, Debra Lawson and Steve Thornton.
Proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren; Johnathan Musgrove, Nathan Lawson, Jason Musgrove, Paul Lawson and Megan Thornton also 7 great grand children.
To those who had the privilege to know Everett, it became quickly apparent he had two main passions.
The first and foremost passion was without a doubt preaching the Gospel. 55 years he reached out to others sharing Christianity with all. He said his mother was a prayer warrior and even though she passed on when he was only 7 years old she had such a profound effect on him it set him on his life’s course. His ministry literally started on the street corners and he later went onto pastor the same church for 47 years.
Secondarily only to the gospel was his outstanding love for animals. Cattle, dogs, cats or any animal in fact only had to find there way to Everett to have a loving home for life.
These words only briefly describe the life expressed so fully for over 86 years. His actions have changed the lives of so many people around the world. We are sure he would want his final words to be from the one he pointed everyone to.
John 11:25
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
Memorial Service
Tulsa Spoken Word Tabernacle
9181 E. Latimer St
Tulsa, Oklahoma
July 1st, 2018 10:00 am
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