WILMINGTON - Francis L. Thornton, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2016. He was born on July 12, 1923 in Wilmington, Delaware son of the late O-Ferall and Fanny Dutton Thornton. He was one of seven children and four of his siblings preceded him in death, Lawrence, Vernon, William and Anabelle. Mr. Thornton worked for Chrysler Corp in Newark, Del.. He is survived by a brother, Alvin; and a sister, Marie Schockely. A graveside service will be Friday April 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Sand Hill Church Cemetery, 18546 Sand Hill Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements handled by Berry Short Funeral Home, Milford, Delaware. Francis L. Thornton, 92 WILMINGTON - Francis L. Thornton, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2016. He was born on July 12, 1923 in Wilmington, Delaware son of the late O-Ferall and Fanny Dutton Thornton. He was one of seven children and four of his siblings preceded him in death, Lawrence, Vernon, William and Anabelle. Mr. Thornton worked for Chrysler Corp in Newark, Del.. He is survived by a brother, Alvin; and a sister, Marie Schockely. A graveside service will be Friday April 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Sand Hill Church Cemetery, 18546 Sand Hill Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements handled by Berry Short Funeral Home, Milford, Delaware