Marcus Thornton Obituary

Age - 36

October 6, 2023

Marietta, GA

Marcus Earl Thornton, age 36, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. A visitation for Marcus will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2000 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060. A funeral service will occur Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM, 2000 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060. A committal service will occur Monday, October 9, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery, 2000 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. GeorgiaMemorialPark. com for the Thornton family.

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