Bobby Gene Thornton

 

     Bobby Gene Thornton, 77, Baxley passed away peacefully Monday, March 24, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family under the care of Bethany Hospice.

     Mr. Thornton was born December 21, 1947 in Appling County to the late Evens Thornton and the late Odell Williams Thornton.  He attended Zion Church of God and was a retired carpenter and tree surgeon.  Mr. Thornton was the president of Poor Boy Hunt Club for 38 years and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching Nascar. He was always full of life and wit. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Oline Thornton Eason, Mary Frances Thornton, and Gloria Faye Thornton, and brothers, Alton Thornton, Kenneth Thornton, and Ronnie Thornton.

     Survivors include his wife, Darlene Aycock Thornton of Baxley; daughter, Kayla (Jason) Daniels of Baxley; sons, Robert E. “Robby” Thornton and Colby (Shelby) Thornton both of Baxley; brothers, Willie Harold Thornton, Frank Thornton, and Donnie Thornton all of Baxley; and a close nephew, Ernie Eason of Baxley. Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.

     Funeral services were held Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Zion Church of God with Pastor Danny Horne officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

     Active pallbearers were Stevie Morris, Tommy Christie, T. J. Christie, Ray Reese, Mikel Taylor, and Larry Pitt.

     Honorary pallbearers were members of Poor Boy Hunt Club.
Musical selections were rendered by Carsen Morris.