Douglas Ray Thornton

1951 ∼ 2019

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Douglas Ray Thornton, 68, of Hull, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on February 20, 1951, in Dayton, TX to the late Douglas Eugene Thornton and Maxine Roundtree. He was a retired 3rd generation owner of Thornton Logging. Larger than life, honest as they come, he worked his fingers to the bone to support his family. Ray never met a stranger, was kind to everyone, whether he liked them or not. His family was his world, if he loved you he loved with his whole heart forever. He loved to hunt, fish, and cut logs. Papa's pride and joy were his grandchildren and loved spending time with them. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him, but his legacy will continue on.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Henry Tilman "Spike" Thornton; and grandson, Bryson Thornton.

Those left to cherish his memory are, his loving wife of 51 years, Katherine Jane "Kathy" Thornton of Hull; son, Paskel Douglas Thornton and wife Tabitha of Hull; daughters, Kathy "Puddin" Clark and husband Kelvin of Hull, and Rita Jean Collins and husband Jeffrey of Cleveland; brother, Johnny Nicar and wife Tammy of Dayton; sisters, Eva Psencik and husband Edwin of Dayton, and Jackie Allen and husband Glenn of Dayton; grandchildren, Courtney Folsom and husband James, Maranda Burks and husband Jason, Tristan Clark, Tray Tyler and wife Jesi, Camron Collins, Hunter Collins, Cody Thornton, Austin Thornton and wife Aranda, Treavor Thornton, Decota Thornton, Andrea Thornton, Cassie Sweeten, Raynee Baker, Dallas Pantalion, Brenham Thornton, Bentley Thornton, and Braycee Thornton; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of loving family and friends.

A graveside service of remembrance will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Sid Haley officiating at Oak Dale Cemetery. A gathering of Mr. Thornton's family and friends will be held Friday, December 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Faith & Family Funeral Services.

Honoring Mr. Thornton as pallbearers are Cody Thornton, Austin Thornton, Camron Collins, Hunter Collins, and Tristan Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Tray Tyler, Treavor Thornton, Brenham Thornton, and Bentley Thornton.

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Virginia Hill December 13, 2019

You will greatly be missed Ray. Will miss that smile you always had. Prayers for all the family. Love yal

Pam Sheffield December 13, 2019

You were never a brother in law in my heart..you were and always will be my brother, my Bub. You treated each one in our family just like we were your blood siblings. You took care of us, looked after us and most of all you loved us all and you showed it! When you , Kat, and me would go jeep riding 51 years ago and us doing crazy stunts as teenagers ...I loved you. When you chased me with a giant bullfrog until I collapsed...I loved you. When you would chew my butt out for my craziness...I still loved you. That is how a big brother should act and you did just that! Always trying to look after me and the rest of our family , always trying to protect us. I will forever be grateful for all the help you helped me with. ANYONE who knew you knows that when God made you he made men like you far and few between. ALWAYS willing to help those that you could. You were a great husband that loved my sister beyond words. Your wife, kids, grandkids, and great grand brats were what made you breathe. Your son in laws had the most love and respect for you...that alone proves the man you were. In our hearts just knowing the man you were makes us all know you're in the arms of Jesus and that your last breathe on this earth was your first in Heaven. There are not ENOUGH GOOD WORDS in the Webster dictionary to describe you my brother. Now that you're gone our lives will be like driving a car on 4 flat tires....we can continue going but the ride on this long road without you is going to be rough. Rest in peace my brother. I/we will miss you, we will keep you in our hearts forever and always and we we certainly keep our memories of you alive. I love you Bub. Forever and always Pam.

Maranda Burks December 12, 2019

I love and miss you beyond words papa! I can never thank you enough for the way you loved all of us with everything you were. ❤️ Till we meet again my sweet angel!