Robert Earl Thornton Sr., 83, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on Oct. 23, 2026. He was born on Aug. 10, 1943, in Dayton, Texas, to his parents, D.K. Thornton Sr. and Zula Gibbs Thornton.Robert spent most of his life in Dayton, where he built a life centered around hard work, family, and the outdoors. He was a member of Kenefick Southern Baptist Church and a man who appreciated the simple things in life. Throughout the years, Robert worked alongsid…
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