Steven David Thornton's Obituary
Steven David Thornton, age 63, of Greenland, AR, passed away Monday December 20, 2021. He was born April 7, 1958, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Don and Patricia Butterfield Thornton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patricia Butterfield and Don and Virginia Thornton.
David graduated with the Class of 1976 from McClellan High School in Little Rock, Arkansas and went on to work for his Father's business, Alert Recovery. Not long after he moved to Northwest Arkansas, he opened his own business, Tri-State Recovery, where he was a valued member of Eagle Group USA, member and Board member of Time Finance Adjusters and the American Recovery Association. He also met the love of his life, Lisa Hankins. David and Lisa settled in Greenland, Arkansas where they raised three wonderful children and were an integral part of the community. David found joy in providing for all those around him, though he wouldn't admit it, and was a fiercely loyal friend who would be there for you at a moment's notice. His hard work showed in the projects he took part in, such as the Washington County Civic League Baseball program and for the Greenland school district. When he wasn't providing for others, he was most happy being "Pops" to, and spending time with, his five beautiful grandgirls, who were the joy of his life. He loved spending time out at the family farm. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, stock car races, or boating on the lake with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Lisa Thornton; one daughter, Tori Thornton of Greenland; two sons, Zach Thornton and his wife Maddie of Prairie Grove and Craig Thornton and his wife Courtney of Greenland; two sisters, Donna Thornton and her Partner Bob Gunning of Edinburgh, Scotland and Debbie Samra of Fayetteville; two brothers, Jeff Thornton of Benton and Patrick Thornton and his wife Anna of Benton; and five grandgirls, Ava, Ashlyn, Harper, Finley and Rosie.
Memorial service will be Thursday, December 30th, at 2:00 PM CST at the Greenland High School Gymnasium under the direction of Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville.
In lieu of flowers, a Memorial contribution may be made to Greenland Public Library.
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