In Memory of Clarence Thornton

Clarence Isom Thornton, Jr., 79, of Joshua, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in

Burleson, Texas.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Waldrop

Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with

Rev. Elijah Aduh officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Wilburton.

Clarence was born on December 29, 1944 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Clarence and Helen

(Crosby) Thornton. He married Janice (Dugger) Thornton on May 3, 1975 in Oklahoma City,

Oklahoma.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Thornton of the home; children, Marty Thornton of Joshua,

Texas, Darren Thornton of Judsonia, Arkansas, Lana Norris of Cave City, Arkansas; brothers,

Michael Thornton of Spiro, Oklahoma and Larry Thornton and wife, Virginia of Fort Smith,

Arkansas; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Clarence is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Helen Thornton; son, Rickey

Thornton; daughter, Sandra Self; along with 3 sisters and 2 brothers.