Andrew Carter "Drew" Thornton II Birth 30 Oct 1944 Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA Death 11 Sep 1985 (aged 40) Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA Burial Paris Cemetery Paris, Bourbon County, The federal grand jury in Fresno investigated charges that Brown had thwarted the probe of the DC4 piloted by Thornton. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Their association began in the early 1970s when Thornton worked closely with the DEA. He. Let the family know you are thinking of them. There was an error deleting this problem. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. According to a Washington Post article published at the time of his death , he was awarded a purple heart for injuries he sustained during the U.S. invasion . With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Mary moved to Dallas, Texas in 1965 to become a flight attendant for Braniff Airlines. She graduated from Rizal High School (Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines) and Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA). Failed to report flower. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ludie Litz Scholarship Fund. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Try again later. My heart breaks for you Andrew and your loved ones. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. "He would have loved the concept of the warriors who fall from the sky.". "They shared the same mentality, the same paranoia. Andrew Carter Thornton II (October 30, 1944 September 11, 1985) was an American narcotics officer and lawyer who became the head member of "The Company", a drug smuggling ring in Kentucky. He was wearing night vision goggles, a bulletproof vest, and Gucci loafers. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}How Pete Davidsons Life Inspired Bupkis, Jerry Springers Surprising Stint as a Politician, 7 Memorable Guests from The Late Late Show, Tucker Carlson Leaves Fox News. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He felt smug in his survivability, his elusiveness, his discretion and his insulation. Now, this should be the end of Thorntons story; however, there was another incident three months later that linked all the way back to him. Weve updated the security on the site. Andrew Carter Thornton II (ACT II) is a name unknown to most except as a piece of historical trivia - the man who fell from the sky in 1985 with millions of dollars of cocaine strapped to his body. A memorial service for Grace will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Olinger Robert Ray Gage Sr., age 69, of Northglenn, Colorado passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He told her horror stories about U.S. military operations in Vietnam, she says. Hugs to you all during this difficult time. In 1981, Bryant was arrested in a hotel in Philadelphia when maids smelled marijuana smoke coming from his room. Andrew Thornton Obituary. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Born in 1944, to a well-off family and raised on a thoroughbred farm in Bourbon County, Kentucky, he joined the U.S. Army and trainedsomewhat ironicallyas a paratrooper. [2], During his tenure, he began smuggling. He had the usual quotient of decency, fun-loving mischief. Son of the late Willie and Evelyn Thornton. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He was carrying a green Army duffel bag containing 88 pounds of cocaine valued at $15 million, $4,500 in cash, six 0.1 ounce gold Krugerrands (a South African gold coin that accounted for 90% of the global gold coin market by 1980), knives, and two pistols. Unlike many children of privilege in the 1960s, he was not drawn to the rebellious style of the decade. He was unharmed thanks to a bulletproof vest, and authorities later determined Thornton staged the shooting himself to fool the judge into believing his life would be in danger if he were imprisoned, according to The Washington Post. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home in Selma, with the burial to follow in the Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens in Smithfield. Let others know about your loved one's death. Oops, something didn't work. Annette is predeceased by her husband, John Franklin Anderson, her parents Mary Meehl Thornton and William Littleton Thornton, Sr., her brothers William Littleton Thornton, Jr., Thomas Joseph Thornton and James Thornton. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He is also an avid film buff, reader, and lover of great stories. Thornton earned a Purple Heart during U.S. intervention in the Dominican Civil War in 1965, according to The Washington Post. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He also attended University of Kentucky Law School. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, May 1st,. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Anticipating a nuclear holocaust, he stockpiled paramilitary weapons, freeze-dried foods, gold coins. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He was as flamboyant in his life as he was in his death.". To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Mother of three, avid golfer, tennis player, and global traveler, Lourdes Ludie Abeto Litz was the eldest daughter of eight born in Manila, Philippines. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. He was also preceded in death by his only son Donald Andrew "Andy" Thornton II and step-son Roger Douglas . That film takes its fair share of liberties with the truth. Robert Thornton Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. June 11, 2002 - It may not be the best ending to this story, but it most definitely was the most unexpected. Try again later. Investigators found that he was carrying night-vision goggles and wearing a bulletproof vest, Time magazine reported. The story also inspired the film Cocaine Bear, released in February 2023. Annette was a devoted mother and wife full of unconditional love and loyalty. Within days of his arrest, several federal agencies joined the investigation, and a few months later 25 individuals were indicted in Fresno, Calif., and charged with conspiracy to import and distribute marijuana and to steal government property from the China Lake Naval Base. He then joined the ROTC and attended the University of Kentucky for a semester before dropping out to join the Army. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Immediate Family: Son of James Murray Thornton and Willa Mae Thornton. The cause of death? How Thornton would have felt about his untimely death and less-than-flattering portrayal in Cocaine Bear is anybodys guess. 1801 Baltic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA ANDREW THORNTON OBITUARY Andrew Thornton's passing has been publicly announced by Altmeyer Funeral Home - Maestas Chapel in Virginia Beach, VA. Legacy. The oldest son of Carter and Peggy Thornton (a brother and sister still live in central Kentucky), he was guaranteed induction into Kentucky's blue-blood society. Others who knew him say he thrived on vengeance and murder. Drew was a lifeguard, pharmacy tech student, pro-level gamer, volleyball player, and talented pool player. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After dropping 200 pounds of cocaine by parachute over Georgia, Thornton leapt from the aircraft over Tennessee and apparently became entangled in his own parachute. Her varied work experience included stints at Amoco, Bath Iron Works, Energy Industries, Inc. and KEDT. ", They were married in July 1968; a month later he joined the police force. He told her he was of a hero consciousness, that at another time in history he would have been a Genghis Khan, a ninja or a samurai, a valorous paragon of battle. [1] Thornton left California after pleading not guilty and was arrested as a fugitive in North Carolina, wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a pistol. When he eventually left the Army, he became a Lexington police officer on the narcotics task force. He was charged with piloting into the Lexington. I have so many fond memories staying up till the early AMs of the morning be it winning, losing, raging, or laughing. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Thanks for your help! Bill was a godly, family man and he will be missed by all his family and friends. Investigators were able to link Thornton to the Cessna when they found the planes keys in his pockets. Thornton was arrested as a fugitive in North Carolina, where he had fled to. Parrish & Underwood Funeral Homes and Cremations. His death, however, makes for an interesting story on its own. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Andrew Tyler "Drew" Thornton, 19, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away on August 27, 2021 at his residence. He later retreated from that story but continued to create the impression he was sanctioned by the CIA. In the three years following his conviction, Thornton was sought by various jurisdictions for questioning, usually in connection with what police termed vendetta deaths -- with all the victims connected to various Thornton enterprises. She was born February 15, 1935 to Mary Meehl Thornton and William Littleton Thornton, Sr. She attended Cathedral of St. Paul Elementary School, John Carroll High School and graduated from The University of Alabama where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority. Shirley Lou Brown, age 95, of Broomfield, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. "He was a philosophical, incredibly disciplined, extremely spiritual and loyal warrior, with his own code of ethics, who thrived on excitement.". All Rights Reserved. Failed to delete flower. It was also a crowd of police, horse breeders and gamblers, mingling with some shadowy hangers-on. Born in Owatonna, Minnesota on June 28, 1945 to Mary Ann and Lt. Thornton loved adrenaline rushes and the thrill of danger, and he soon became bored with police work and became a drug smuggler. Please reset your password. [10] The beginning of episode one features a flashback to 1983 in which a man falls to his death, parachute still attached, with bricks of cocaine scattered around his body. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Ronald Keiffer Graham, age 91, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Thornton subscribed to a code of independence; his society was one in which individuals perfected their survival skills through self-defense. On September 11th, 1985, Thornton was on a smuggling run from Colombia when he jumped from his autopiloted Cessna 404. Thornton apparently got caught in his parachute and began to freefall. Nearby cities and villages : Grenoble, Gires and Poisat. Some time later, in Georgia, a black bear started chowing down on more than 70 pounds container of cocaine that had also fallen from Thorntons airplane. Sorry! Failed to delete memorial. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Born December 27, 1948 in Radford, he was the son of the late James Isaac Thornton and Iva Annie Cressel Thornton. Mr. Thornton was born in Plainfield, NJ and lived most of his life in Paris,. The service will be available to all others via livestream and recorded via a link here for future viewing. It wasnt until a few years later, however, that he caught the publics attention. The bag that had carried the cocaine becomes the focus of a mystery roughly 30 years later. Thorntons Cessna 404 was discovered 60 miles away in Hayesville, North Carolina. Kevin was born February 2, 1962 in Kalamazoo the son of Richard and Ruth. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He wore camouflage fatigues and swastikas and bulletproof vests, and talked about eyes for eyes and teeth for teeth. The .38-caliber "wadcutter" bullets didn't penetrate his bulletproof vest. Kerr Brothers Furneral Home obituary: Andrew Carter Thornton, born Dec. 2, 1917, passed away with his family by his side Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home in Paris, Kentucky after a long illness of Alzheimer's Disease. Andrew is also survived by his grandparents, Debbie and Bill Frick, Mark Mohler, Pam and Jim Orr, Bob Thornton and Lydia Santili; great-grandparents, Xen and Janet Lemmon; aunt, Charlotte Paisley; and his uncles, Adam Mohler and Justin Thornton. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. But after U.S. Customs agents seized a 56-foot converted mine sweeper carrying 1,500 pounds of marijuana off the Louisiana coast -- and discovered that a machine gun on board belonged to Thornton -- the search intensified. See other industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector: Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services , Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services , Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services , Computer Systems Design and Related Services , Legal Services , Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services , Other . Andrew was the son of Alferino and Secundina DeHerrera from Roy, New Mexico. The bear, for example, simply died of an overdose in real life and did not go on a bloody, murderous rampage as in the film. Once on the ground, they locate the contraband by tuning to the radio signals from the parachuted cargo. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Thornton trained at Fort Bragg as a paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne Division. Drew was a very bright person when I met him online during a CSGO pug. Robert L. Williams' Cowboys Caravan looks into the death of his son David, and his skydiving relationship with Drew Thornton. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhighland.com Grace Anne Conway, age 78, of Westminster, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins. Other items in the garment bag included clothes and a map of Jamaica. GREAT NEWS! Learn more about merges. Generous Blessings be upon you all. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. [1] He pled no contest in Fresno to a misdemeanor drug charge and the felony charges were dropped. He ultimately pleaded no contest to marijuana conspiracy charges, and received a six-month sentence at a minimum-security facility in Lexington; Bryant is currently serving a 15-year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institute in Memphis. In Bryant's possession at the time of his arrest was a cache of semiautomatic weapons, disguises, more than 10 fraudulent Kentucky driver's licenses and $22,000 in cash. Get directions to Avenue Benot Frachon, 107 and view details like the building's postal code, description, photos, and reviews on each business in the building A secretary for Threave Main Stud said Thornton's parents are "burned out on talking to the press" and had nothing more to add. Born in 1944, to a well-off family and raised on a thoroughbred farm in Bourbon County, Kentucky, he joined. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Year should not be greater than current year. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. RIP Drew, legends never die. Learn more about managing a memorial . Drew and I would often talk about meeting up someday and going to real life events together, it breaks my heart that we were never able to do that. Thornton attended law school at night and received his law degree in 1976. The death that best summed up the contradictions of the sort of life Thornton led, all the philosophical and cultural reversals, was that of Harold Wade Brown, former head of the DEA office in Kentucky. [6] At the time of his death Thornton was wearing a bulletproof vest and expensive Italian shoes, and in possession of night vision goggles, a green army duffel bag containing approximately 35 kilograms (75lbs.) "Thornton's farm was the subject of aerial and ground surveillance several times following reports that Thornton was operating a guerrilla warfare training camp for mercenaries," according to Sgt. The son of Carter and Peggy Thornton of Threave Main Stud farm, he grew up in the Lexington, Kentucky, area and attended the private Sayre School and the Iroquois Polo Club. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Colin McEvoy joined the Biography.com staff in 2023, and before that had spent 16 years as a journalist, writer, and communications professional. He was a philosophical, incredibly disciplined, extremely spiritual, and loyal warrior, with his own code of ethics, who thrived on excitement.. an adventurer driven by adrenaline rushes" who became bored with being a cop. Thornton was one of nine Kentucky men named in that indictment, which was handed down amid hints that a larger drug-smuggling conspiracy existed. Annette was an early Volunteer for the Foundation of Hearing and Speech. Pictured above is Pablo Eskobear, or Cocaine Bear", on display at Kentucky Fun Mall. Brother of Gerald Hazen Thornton; Wanita Mary Schriver; Jacqueline Thornton and Ronald Thornton. She is a private investigator in Washington. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Annette had a tremendous sense of humor with an infectious laugh. Sorry I could not be there in person. He regularly carried a gun, claimed to be a martial arts master, bragged about killing a German shepherd with his bare hands, and described himself as an expert at skydiving from heights of below 2,000 feet, according to The Washington Post. I'll cover a different true crime case every time I post, so be sure to follow, comment, and share if you want. Thorntons upbringing wasnt typical of a career criminal. For me Drew was my favorite person to spend my time with online. Please try again later. Harold Slone, a Lexington attorney who recently pleaded guilty to federal income tax violations and mail fraud -- an old friend and law partner of Thornton's -- was there. He was a loyal friend and much beloved son. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Roger Thornton and paternal aunt, Rebecca Stone (Thornton). May you be free and happy as you watch over your friends and family. "He believed he was an 'impeccable warrior,' " said Betty Zairing, Thornton's former wife, referring to a term penned by mystical author Carlos Castaneda. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Andrew Tyler Thornton to show support. This browser does not support getting your location. She was a university coed, a beauty from Shelby County. A funeral mass will be held at 10am on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Thirteen floral arrangements decorated the rural cemetery, including one from the deceased's most recent girlfriend, signed, "I will always love you, Rebecca.". The email does not appear to be a valid email address. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Kentucky State Police repeatedly surveilled it in response to reports of guerilla warfare training for mercenaries, though Thornon denied any such activity. A private burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. In 1981, he caught public attention in a big wayby being among the 25 men in Fresno, California, who were accused of stealing weapons from the China Lake Naval Weapons Center. Drug smuggling was a natural transition for him. After graduation from Sewanee in 1962, he joined ROTC and attended one semester at the University of Kentucky. Zairing said that the closer Thornton moved toward a James Bond character, the less she was able to relate to him, to live with the secrecy and danger of his life as a narc. Surviving are his parents, Jim and Karen (Sabol) Thornton of Virginia Beach, Virginia; brothers, Zachary and Ryan Thornton of Virginia Beach, Virginia; paternal grandmother, Thelma (VanWyngarden) Thornton of Rustburg, Virginia; maternal grandparents, Dennis Sabol and Edwina Barton of Oxford, North Carolina and Anthony and Patricia (Malloy) Fronzaglia of Lynchburg, Virginia and many uncles, aunts and cousins. **In either case, please reference that the donation is being made towards the Ludie Litz Scholarship Fund**, Never allow the sun to set on an angry heart; instead live, laugh, love as if each day were your last.. What wonderful stories each shared of Drews talents, kindness and life during the service. So was James Lambert, once a prominent Lexington businessman who is now awaiting sentencing on a recent federal cocaine distribution conviction. . "He had trouble understanding that." Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Andrew Thornton (63367160)? It was a quiet, partly cloudy morning when Andrew Drew Thornton II fell out of the sky and landed on a driveway in Knoxville, Tennessee, with $15 million worth of cocaine strapped to his body. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He later transferred to Sewanee Military Academy,[1] graduating in 1962. Would you like to offer Andrew Tyler Thorntons loved ones a condolence message? They Lived their 57 year marriage until his passing in 2016. August 27, 2021 We are sad to announce that on August 27, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Andrew Tyler Thornton (Virginia Beach, Virginia), born in Lynchburg, Virginia. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. A search of a cabin Brown owned in Dead Horse Hollow uncovered a laboratory for manufacturing a poison that was sold on the streets as cocaine, according to Black. Saint-Martin-d'Hres : Saint-Martin-d'Hres Localisation : Country France, Region Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes, Department Isre. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. His Army duffel bag contained 34 football-sized bundles of cocaine that were marked "USA 10. Managed by: Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhighland.com for the Graham Cynthia Ruth Atencio, age 67, of Denver, Colorado passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, May 1st, 2023 at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30pm that same evening. Cocaine overdose. My heart goes out to his family. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He made a second stab at college in 1966 but dropped out after a year. Clark Andrew Thornton died April 15, 2016, surrounded by his family. And also way funnier.. Bryant initially told police he was involved in a clandestine CIA assignment. Says former DEA agent Larry Lakin: "DEA worked with Drew on many occasions in narcotics, and sometimes on a weekly basis." Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Robert S. Walker, a witness against Thornton in the case, was found strangled in a swamp in Tampa. Thornton consistently maintained that nothing illegal occurred on his farm. THORNTON Thomas Andrew Thornton, born August 22, 1948 died of congestive heart failure on December 27, 2007. Andrew C. Thornton II, whose life was once filled with privilege and promise, decided that now was the time to parachute from a twin-engine plane in the dead of night to smuggle the $15 . He is preceded According to friends, he died a millionaire. "He loved me," she says, "but he resented having a wife." Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reynaldo and Esperanza Abeto, her sister Teresita Dimalanta, and her husband, James Stephen Litz. When police searched Thornton's Lexington town house last month, similar exotic poisons and explosives were among the items seized, including ether, nicotine, sodium and ammonium nitrate, and tear gas. A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on May 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. When he graduated, he joined the Army, where he became a paratrooper. "We both realized it wasn't a life I felt comfortable with." She is survived by brother Patrick Anthony Thornton (Ann), her daughter Kathryn Gaynor Anderson Porter, her son Edward Thornton Anderson (Blair) and her daughter Virginia Littleton Anderson Stone (Tim) She is also survived by her five cherished grandchildren; Mary Winslow Anderson, Edward Thornton Anderson, Jr., Anderson Ellis Stone, Grace Littleton Stone and step grandson Ian Patrick Stone. Altmeyer Funeral Home - Maestas Chapel E. Allen Prichard, a Charlotte, N.C., attorney who was a boyhood acquaintance of Thornton's, describes him as the son of a decent, hard-working family, who had the benefit of the finest upbringing. [2], After quitting the army, Thornton joined the LexingtonFayette Urban County Police Department in 1968. Thornton was exceedingly eccentric and paranoid, and his short life was filled with stories as bizarre and colorful as that of his death. Ludie believed inherently in the impact of giving back to the community and volunteered at Christus Spohn South and Driscoll Childrens Hospital. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhighland.com for the Brown family. He was a quick learner, great athlete, and talented guitar player. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. Andrew Carter Thornton II was born on October 30, 1944, in Bourbon County, Kentucky. But there are some who feel it was the most appropriate way for him to go. Unfortunately, theres hardly anything else known about Andrew C. Thornton II from 1981 until 1985 at the time of his death. Make sure that the file is a photo. They weren't in it for the money alone." "He was recuperating from wounds he had received in the Dominican Republic, where he had really come into his own as a paratrooper. The day of the 1985 jump, he was flying from Colombia on a Cessna 404 loaded with cocaine. Thornton was raised on Threave Main Stud, a thoroughbred horse farm in picturesque Bourbon County. "He went onto the police force so he could do battle. Thornton, Andrew Charles Milan, MI Infant son of Angie and Ron Thornton passed on Tuesday, October 14th. Resend Activation Email. cemeteries found in Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The bear, lovingly named Pablo Eskobear (or Cocaine Bear) was taxidermied after its autopsy and sent to Kentucky Fun Mall in Lexington for display, where you can still see it today! For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Bill was a member and a deacon at the Pine Level Pentecostal Holiness Church for many years, he loved serving his Lord and he always told people about his Savior. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. That was indeed Thornton's credo, according to those who knew him best. In 1977 Bryant formed a private security company called Executive Protection Ltd. Sally Ann Denton, a former TV and wire service reporter, covered part of the Thornton story in Kentucky. They further linked the Cessna to him when a garment bag was fished out of a pond 40 miles southeast of Atlanta, Georgia, which contained a pilots handbook with identifying numbers on it. On April 26, 2023 Annette Thornton Anderson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. [1] He was sentenced to six months in prison, fined $500, placed on probation for five years, and had his law license suspended. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Pine Level P.H. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Thornton was educated at Sayre in Lexington, a private elementary school, and attended Sewanee Military Academy, a prestigious Tennessee institution.
