Wayne Thornton “The Egg Man”, age 86, of Jackson passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis, Ohio due to complications after heart surgery. Wayne was born September 22, 1926 to Elmer and Verna (Boster) Thornton. Wayne was known throughout Jackson County as the “The Egg Man.” He had a poultry farm and delivered eggs to local residents and businesses from 1956-2006. He also loved watching sports, especially when his grandchildren were involved.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary (Lewis) Thornton; daughters, Judi Booth of Kentucky and Lynn (Billy) Starkey of Jackson, OH; three grandchildren, BJ (Tandy) Starkey, Kristen (Jake) Taylor and Nick (Lana) Starkey; three great-grandchildren, Ryan and Rhys Taylor and Jenna Starkey.
Wayne was preceded in death by his brothers, Vance and Omar, both of Jackson and one sister, Audrey, of Florida.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 24 at the Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home in Jackson, OH with Reverend David Roach and Diaconal Minister Janie Karl. Burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Jackson, OH. Friends may call from 12-4 on Sunday, December 23 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Wayne’s memory to Christ United Methodist Church, 124 Locust St., Jackson, OH 45640, for their Upward Basketball program. Arrangements are under the Lewis-Gillum Funeral Home in Jackson, OH.
Online condolences can be e-mailed to www.e-k-lewisfuneral.com