Ollie W. Thornton
April 2, 1933 - March 5, 2019
Mr. Ollie W. Thornton, 85, of Russellville, Alabama, passed away at his residence on March 5, 2019. A native of Franklin County, Alabama, he was of the Baptist faith. A resident of Russellville all of his life, he was a truck driver and worked for U.S. Reduction. He also served in the US Army. Visitation with family and friends will be Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 P.M. at Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville. Immediately following, funeral services will begin at 1:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel with Dennis Steward and Jeff Fleming officiating. Burial will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Russellville. Mr. Thornton’s survivors include his daughters, Brenda Holaway and Wanda Skillern; three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jo Thornton in 2012 and his parents, Alex and Lucy Bell Adcock Thornton. Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, is directing.
Mr. Ollie W. Thornton, 85, of Russellville, Alabama, passed away at his residence on March 5, 2019. A native of Franklin County, Alabama, he was of the Baptist faith. A resident of Russellville all of his life, he was a truck driver and... View Obituary & Service Information