Robert Donald (Robby) Thornton Jr., 59, of Patterson, passed away Wednesday evening, March 1, 2023, at his residence.
Born in Blackshear November 5, 1963, he had lived all of his life in Pierce County. He was a member to the first graduating class of the newly formed Pierce County High School in 1982. A plumber by trade, he enjoyed spending his free time hunting, fishing and riding his horse. Affectionately known by his family and friends as “Captain Hairdo”, he enjoyed spending time with them riding the side-by-side, and in his younger days, playing softball. The mountains were a favorite place to spend time with his family and he did so every chance he could. He was a member of Offerman Baptist Church.
He was the son of the late Robert Donald Sr. and Annette Kimbrell Thornton.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Brenda Toler Thornton, Patterson; his daughter, Taylor Thornton (Colt Hartt), Patterson; his son, Robby Thornton, Patterson; three brothers, DeWayne (Jamie) Crisp, Patterson, Tim Crisp of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Scott Thornton, Offerman; two grandchildren, Gracelyn and Hayzie Jo Hartt, both of Patterson and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, from the Offerman Baptist Church with the Rev. James Lightsey and the Rev. Keith Brown officiating.
Interment will be in Laura Chapel Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Joey Taylor, David Taylor, Greg Douberly, Sammy Hendrix, Ricky Hall, Heath Walker and Tony Strickland.
Memorial may be made to the Southeast Cancer Unit.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
