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Thomas Joseph Thornton Jr. passed away on November 25, 2022. , in San Antonio, Texas.

 Tommy was born in Denver, Colorado. Later he moved to San Antonio, Texas

He is Survived by his sister, Jennifer Watkins and her husband, Robert Watkins. He is also survived by his lifetime companion, Robert Perez.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Joseph Thornton Senior and his mother, Jennie L  Thornton of Denver, Colorado.

Tommy was a person who gave his lifetime to care and  love those who were homeless, hungry, and sick.  He chose to live a life of poverty, giving all he had to those who needed him. His faith was strong, and he held God near until his final breath. He will be greatly missed and remembered by many.

May he be forever in the embrace of God, until we meet again.

It is with love that this obituary was written by his sister, Jennifer.

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I met Tom when we both volunteered at Samaritan House in Denver.  I've tried to locate him through the Internet on and …
I met Tom when we both volunteered at Samaritan House in Denver.  I've tried to locate him through …
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Dear Robert P, Jennifer and Robert W and family - I was so sorry to hear about he passing of Tommy. He had such a cheer…
Dear Robert P, Jennifer and Robert W and family - I was so sorry to hear about he passing of Tommy.…
Dear Robert P, Jennifer and Robert W and family - I was so sorry…
So sorry to hear of Tommys passing. He had a kind soul & a loving heart. He always made an effort to keep in touch with…
So sorry to hear of Tommys passing. He had a kind soul & a loving heart. He always made an effort t…
So sorry to hear of Tommys passing. He had a kind soul & a lovin…
Tommy was a loving man with a large and generous heart. May he RIP! 
Tommy was a loving man with a large and generous heart. May he RIP! 
Tommy was a loving man with a large and generous heart. May he R…

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Thomas "Tommy" Thornton Jr.