Lester Eugene Thornton passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023. He was born on March 21, 1929.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Marie, 3 sons, Steve, Dennis and David.

 Funeral service will be at 3 p.m.,&nbsp; Sunday, February 5, 2023 at First United Methodist Church in Abilene. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established at First United Methodist Church, Abilene.

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 </figure>Lester Eugene Thornton passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023. He was born on March 21, 1929.He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Marie, 3 sons, Steve, Dennis and David. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m.,&nbsp; Sunday, February 5, 2023 at First United Methodist Church in Abilene. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established at First United Methodist Church, Abilene.