Henry “Dave” Thornton, Jr.
Henry David “Dave” Thornton, Jr., 80, of Port Neches, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born on August 30, 1938, in Haynesville, Louisiana, to Inez Crocker Thornton and Henry David Thornton, Sr.
Dave served in the United States Army Reserves. He retired from Goodyear as a Lab Operator after 40 years of service. He loved to hunt and fish and was an avid reader, but most of all he loved his family. He was a devoted husband to Donna for fifty-three years. His dedication to his family knew no limits. His four grandchildren were the center of his universe; no event was too small or too far away to attend. Their pa-pa was their biggest fan, always there to cheer them on and give positive encouragement, no matter the outcome.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Thornton of Port Neches; son, Ken Thornton and his wife, Stacy, of Cypress; daughter, Kim Garza and her husband, Melchor, of Pearland; grandchildren, Zach Thornton, Cale Thornton, Caleb Garza, and Ainsley Garza; and brothers, Pat Downs and his wife, Tammy, of Magnolia, Arkansas and Luke Thornton and his wife, Iris, of Arlington.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Julie Long and Kaye Rockett.
A gathering of Mr. Thornton’s family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 22, 2019, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2711 Helena Avenue, Nederland, with his interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.
Oak Bluff Memorial Park-Port Neches
Oak Bluff Memorial Park-Port Neches
- 618 Block Street Port Neches, Texas 77651
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 2711 helena avenue nederland tx 77627
- 02/22/2019
- 11:00 am
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 02/21/2019
- 8:23 am
Comments
The Keasler Family
May the Lord bless and comfort you during this time of grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers. - with our sincere condolences, Buster, Becky, Chase & Megan Keasler
Bob Leonard
Dave was one of the best friends and best men I've ever known. He will be greatly missed by everyone that ever knew him.
Glenda Salter
I’ve know Dave since my daughter, Stacy,married Kenneth, his son. Dave was a kind, loving man who was a joy to be around at all our family gatherings. He was fortunate enough to spend many great times with all his grandchildren, who adored him. Watching Ainsley fight her way through a childhood illness to grown into a loving young person. Caleb his grandson is a college student who loved PaPa as did all of his family. He was there to see Cale, play baseball in college and Zach graduate from nursing school.. They will always have many great memories of spending time with him. His family will miss him forever. We were all blessed to have Dave in our lives. Rest In Peace Dave.
Joe and Jeannine Guenther
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family and friends. May God bless you and bring you peace as you grieve.
Ann Downs
My love and sympathy to Donna, Ken and Kim. I remember how much fun we all had at Downs and Crocker gatherings! I am so glad to have such happy memories..