Ralph Roger Thornton, 80, of Rustburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He was the husband of Thelma Thornton, and a son of the late Ralph Thornton and the late Gertrude Taylor.
Ralph was born on August 20, 1931 in Jasper County, IA. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a supervisor, and attended the Bread Of Life Church in Rustburg.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by their son, Jim Thornton of Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg is assiting the family (434) 237-9424.