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Ben Thornton, Jr., 86, of West Columbia, TX passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Ben enjoyed tinkering, building engines, photography, and shooting guns.
He is preceded in death by parents, Ben and Imogen Florance Thorton; brothers, Lynard Thorton and Tommy Thorton; sisters, Marget Stevens (Jack) and Charline Reddeh (Lee).
He leaves to cherish his memory son, Duane Leonard Thornton; daughter, Suzanne Fautherree (Mark); sister-in-law, Barbara Thornton; best friend, Debra Midgley; 3 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
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