Sgt. Lowell W. Thornton, Sr. was born on March 1, 1949 and entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 13, 2021.

Mr. Thornton was a retired VDOT worker and a former Barber in Newport News, Va. He was a helpful and generous person. He would help out wherever he could. Mr. Thornton liked to do what he called ‘popcorn’ visits – which were surprise visits to his relatives. One of his favorite things to do with his family, and his brothers and sister was to eat crabs.

Mr. Thornton enjoyed collecting caps. He loved caps so much that he could wear a different cap every day of the year. He also had a true love for cars. He loved collecting them. He was also a member of a corvette club.

Mr. Thornton is survived by two sons, Lowell Thornton, Jr., of Chesterfield, Va and James Brown of Newport News, Va.; brothers, Marvin Thornton, Reuben Thornton, Clarence Thornton and Carlton Thornton; sister, Angel Thornton; grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of life services for Mr. Lowell W. Thornton, Sr., will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Wakefield Cemetery West Church St. Wakefield Virginia. With full military honors. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., eulogist, officiating.

A public viewing will be held Saturday , December 18, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00pm at J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment- Petersburg Va.

Relatives and friends are asked to assemble at the Cemetery at 1:45 p.m. on the day of the service.

Masks are required at all visitations and services.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com “Our Family Servicing Your Family”