Gavin Keith Thornton, 23, was born in Hardin County KY. on May 17, 2000, to Greg Thornton of Columbia, KY and Jeanette Shemwell Bobb of Rineyville, KY. He departed this life on Monday, January 15, 2024 in Campbellsville, KY.

Gavin was of the Baptist faith and was a member and trustee of Jacob Grove Baptist Church. He was a 2018 graduate of GCHS where he played football and baseball. He also had an associate’s degree, and was employed with A-Plus Comfort Care as an HVAC installer and worked Maintenance at Blue Oval SK in Glendale.

Along with his accomplishments, he loved music. He was a talented musician and artist, playing the piano, bass guitar, and drums. He also enjoyed composing music and singing his original songs. He had began a podcast to share with others. He loved his animals, motorcycles, and dirt bikes and was a member of the Who U Wit Motorcycle Club.

Gavin was preceded in death by grandparents: James and Virginia Shemwell.

SURVIVORS:

His parents: Greg (Quinn) Thornton of Columbia, KY, and Jeanette (Jeremy) Bobb of Rineyville, KY

Grandparents: Mann & Alberta Thornton of Greensburg, KY

1 brother: Blake Henry of Greensburg, KY

2 sisters: Ali Surratt of Campbellsville, KY and Erika Cummings of Elizabethtown, KY

1 stepbrother: Cameron Lasley,

1 stepsister: Chene Smith

A host of other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, January 19, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg
 

Visitation: Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Friday after 7:00amCT

Burial: Green County Memory Gardens in the Summersville Community

Ministers: Bro. Clifton Sullivan, Rev. Melvin Mills, Rev. Andre’ Calhoun

Pallbearers: Bobby Landis, Gannen Durrett, Brandon Berry, Tyron Poynter, Messiah Shively, Demetrius Hancock

Honorary Pallbearers: Who U Wit Motorcycle Club, GCHS Class of 2018     

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Belle Grove Springs Recovery Center, and these can be made at the funeral home.

Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Online Condolences: www.fostertolercurryfh.com