Charles Thornton

ANNA, Ill. -- Charles A. Thornton, 79, of Anna died Monday, May 3, 2004, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born July 13, 1924, at Lick Creek, Ill., son of William "Bill" and Addie Manus Thornton. He and Betty Jane McDonald were married Dec. 30, 1945, in Piggott, Ark.

Thornton worked 21 years for Texas Eastern, and 23 years at Anna Quarry. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church near Lick Creek, Operating Engineers Local 318 in Marion, Ill., Union Masonic Lodge in Lick Creek, and Anna Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Judy Brown of Dongola, Ill., Sue Treece of Anna; a son, Jim Thornton of Lick Creek; a sister, Lorene Barringer of Lick Creek; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.

Friends may call at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. A Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m. by Anna Lodge 520 AF&AM.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Andy Gillespie officiating. Burial will be in Anna City Cemetery.