• Derek Thornton,

    2 Nov 2018

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    Derek Thornton, 31, passed away November 2, 2018. Derek was born on July 1, 1987, to Aaron and Pamela Jennings Thornton. Derek lived in the New DeRoche Community where he loved hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He was his dad’s “Tag Along” you hardly saw one without the other whether they were working on cars, hunting, or just out in the four-wheel drive. Derek is preceded in death by his mother, grandparents, and uncles.

    Derek is survived by his dad, Aaron Thornton; sisters, Amber Thornton and Sarah Thornton; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and a Special Uncle Edward.

    Visitation will be Tuesday, November 6, 2018, from 6-8 pm at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 10:00 am at Prairie Bayou Cemetery in Bismarck with Pastor Blair Bates officiating. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Jackson, James Jackson, Eric House, Darren Dyer, Michael Anderson, and Patrick Phelps. Honorary pallbearers are Alan House, Darren Bunn and Edward Pilcher.

    Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. You may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net

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  • 7 comments

    Lisa Teague

    5 Nov 2018

    I am so sorry to hear this. Sending prayers your way!

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    Amy New.

    6 Nov 2018

    So sad this happened. Really don't have the words to express. Love to you all

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    Carol Mayberry

    6 Nov 2018

    So sorry for your loss. My prayers and heart are with you AT, and everyone else. Take care and know Derek is at peace now. Love you guys.

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    John Mayberry

    6 Nov 2018

    May the good Lord wrap his loving arms around you and fill you with love and ease the pain of loosing a loved one.

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    Sarina McGee

    8 Nov 2018

    Derek you will be missed very much. Aaron my prayers are with you.

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    Elda

    10 Nov 2018

    My deepest condolences to the Thornton family, may you find comfort in prayer and the beautiful words of Isaiah 25:8 where God promises us that He will soon eliminate all death and suffering.

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    The Lucas Family

    29 Nov 2018

    We are saddened by this news about Derek. Daily may God give the needed strength to cope. He will be sadly missed.

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