Clifford "Thunder" Thornton

Clifford “Thunder” Thornton, 69, passed away March 25, 2012, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital.

Thunder was born November 9, 1942, in Des Moines. He retired from Firestone after 33 years of service. Thunder served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a member of Paralyzed Veterans of America, American Legion Post 729 and United Steelworkers Local 310. Thunder enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.

Thunder is survived by his wife, Cathy; sons, Douglas (Zoe) Thornton, Mark (Elizabeth) Thornton and Gregory Scott Thornton; daughter, Sherri (Mike) Thornton; grandchildren, Michael, William, Wyatt, Robert, Skylar, David and Mackenzie; and his sisters, Lavay (David) and Helen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Deloris Thornton, and his brother, Marty Thornton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Thunder.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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