Benjamin Philip Thornton

Departed this life June 15, 2020. Benjamin Philip Thornton, age 84, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Thornton. He is survived by one daughter, Sharon Thornton Robinson; six sons, Benjamin M.(Ophelia), Nelson, Reginald, Terrill(Shawn), Benjamin T.(Tonya) and Kevin(Brandace) Thornton; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gertrude Green(Willie) and Gracie Carr; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be held Friday at 1PM. Interment private. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45 Friday. The governor’s guidance on attendance applies.