Marion C. Thornton

Cayuga, Ind. - Marion C. Thornton, 83, of Cayuga, passed away at 8:30 p.m. EDT Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Harrison Crossing Health in Terre Haute, Indiana.

He was born March 18, 1936 in Fountain County, Indiana the son of the late James E. and Naomi (Ratcliff) Thornton.

He married Betty J. Blanton on May 8, 1958 in Danville, Illinois. She preceded him in death on March 5, 2007.

Survivors include: One daughter: Patti (Jim) Moore of Cayuga, Indiana; son: Richard (Glenda) Fout of Knoxville, Tennessee; sister: Nora Schieman of Virginia; seven grandchildren: Misti Thornton, Nathaniel Fout, Daniel Fout, Dee Cawthon, Darin Moore, David Moore, Jeff Moore; ten great-grandchildren: Tyler (Kristen Asbury) Blackburn, Dustin (Haley) Cawthon, Garreth Cawthon, Ethan Moore, Harley Moore, Sara Moore, Dylan Barrett, Mason Fout, Addison Fout, and Conner Fout; three great-great grandchildren: Emma Blackburn, Isaac Swinford, and Josie Swinford.

Along with his parents, Marion was preceded in death by his son: Christopher Thornton (October 8, 1977); two sisters and one brother.

Marion was a graduate of Indianola High School. He was employed at Rogers Cartage as a diesel mechanic for 30 years before retiring. Marion attended the Cayuga Christian Church. Marion enjoyed going to Wanda's Kitchen in Georgetown to visit with his friends. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. EDT at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana with Ashton Stewart officiating. There will be no visitation. Inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date at Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown, Illinois. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: 510 St Jude Plaza, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Indiana is honored to be assisting the family.