Doug Thornton, 62, of Logan, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Cullman Medical Center.
Doug was born July 8, 1963 to Robert and Faye Thornton. Doug was a simple man. He loved to talk to anyone and enjoyed being around all his friends and family. He loved his grandchildren, and you could always find him outside. Doug was a big dreamer; he never let his disability stop him from living his life to the fullest. Logging was his passion, and he would often reminisce of those days. Doug loved his church family.
Visitation will be Monday, December 29, 2025 from 12-2 p.m. at Holy Ground Baptist Church in Crane Hill, where his funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Brother Robin Key will officiate. Nichols Funeral Home will direct.
Doug is survived by his children, Brian (Sosha) Thornton and Serena (Josh) Latorre; grandchildren, Bryson, Brylee, Brooklyn, Seath and Jacob; sister, Vicki (Dean) Allcorn; nephews, David (Cassie) Robinson, Weston Thornton and Brad Thornton and niece, Alexis (Zack) Hennington.
He was preceded in death by his parents, RD and Faye Thornton and brother, Jeff Thornton.
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