Mr. Jack P. Thornton, 91 of Laurel, MS passed away Sunday, January 02, 2022, at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Collins, Mississippi. He was born Monday, June 16, 1930, in Laurel, Mississippi.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, January 11, 2021, 10:30AM at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Laurel, Mississippi with burial to follow. Bro. Jimmy Holder will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. 601-649-3342.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Thornton, son, Michael R. Thornton; father, James Thornton; mother, Mattie Kline.

Survivors include his son, Gary Thornton of Laurel, MS; grandchildren, Jody Thornton (Anna), Lisa Dotson (Drexter); great grandchildren, Lila Kate, Derek Thornton, Dash, Jett, Emma Dotson.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com