James Kyle Thornton, age 85, of Independence, VA died on Monday evening, December 5, 2022, at the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center in Independence.  Mr. Thornton was born on June 15, 1937, in Grayson County to Johnny and Marie Taylor Thornton.

Mr. Thornton is survived by companion, Shirley Anderson of the home; one daughter, Doris Kay and Buddy Halsey of Independence, VA; one son, Mark Thornton of Greenville, TN; two grandchildren; one brother, Dan and Doris Jean Thornton of Independence, VA; one sister, Virginia Jones of Independence, VA; one step-daughter, Lisa and Tony Gardner of Fancy Gap, VA; one step son, Tim and Starr Anderson of Independence, VA; one step grandchild, one step great grandchild; several nieces and nephews also survive.

At Mr. Thornton requests, there will be no formal services conducted.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, VA is serving the Thornton family.