Mr. Shelby Ray Thornton, 78, of Laurel, passed away on September 12, 2017, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel.
Mr. Thornton was retired from Martin Motor Company where he worked as the service manager, and was currently employed with O'Reilly Auto Parts. He was a member of Plainway Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Nelda Arrington of Laurel; step-son, Louis Arrington of Laurel; daughter, Stephanie Williams (Donnie) of Stringer; grandchildren, Josie, Ali, and Hallie; step-grandchildren, Jason, Chris, and Lee Arrington; great grandchild, Brodie; two brothers, Don Thornton and Randy Gordon; nephews, Danny and Dale; and niece, DeDe, her husband Roger and their child, Skyler.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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