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Lathan Thornton, an 82-year-old man from Gainesville, Florida, passed away on February 8, 1988, in Melrose, Florida. Thornton had spent most of his life in the Gainesville area and was known for his contributions as the co-founder of Alachua Furniture Company and Imperial House. He also served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was an active member of various organizations, including the R.T. Schafer Lodge 350 F&AM in Gainesville and the Morocco Temple Shrine.
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Lathan Thornton
Male
Melrose
FL
1988-02-08
82
Lathan
Thornton
11/23/2025
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I came across Lathan Thornton's story and can't help but feel for his family and friends, especially... ...Read More
10/07/2024
10/07/2024
I’ve been following the discussions on Lathan Thornton and his untimely death, and there's one det... ...Read More
05/22/2024
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