Jeffrey L. Thornton, age 56, of Clinton passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at his home.

Jeffrey served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as an electrician and a carpet layer, also as a journey meat cutter.

He was the son of Kenneth Eugene and Thelma Marie (Hoffman) Thornton. Both preceded him in death.

Among survivors are son Michael Thornton and daughters Kimberly Thornton and Kelsey Thornton; brothers, Kenneth Thornton, Belton, Missouri, Mike Thornton, Garden City, Missouri, and Doug Thornton, Warrensburg; and sister Patricia Guier, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Arrangements are entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri and are incomplete at this time.