Personal Information

Personal Information

Born in Teague, Texas in 1942
Raised in Fairfield, Texas
Veteran of the U.S. Navy, 1964-1968

Married Lorraine Sanchez of Key West, Florida
Two children:
- - - - Don Deene Thornton, Jr. 1968
- - - - Jared William Thornton, 1977

Came to know Christ as personal Savior in 1972 in Fairfield, Texas

Surrendered to the music ministry in 1973
Surrendered to Full-Time Evangelism in 1985
Surrendered to preaching ministry in 1994
Affiliated with Henry Roe Evang. Assoc. 1993-2000

Attended San Jacinto College, Pasadena, Texas
Received degree in music as voice major in 1977
Who's Who in American Junior Colleges, 1977
Twice recipient of Pasadena Federated Music Club Scholarship
Houston Area N.A.T.S.(National Association of Teachers of Singing)Competition 2 years, 2nd and 3rd places

Member of and liscensed by First Baptist Church, Fairfield, Texas pastored by Bro. Mack Roller
Member of:
- - - - Conference of Texas Baptist Evangelists
- - - - Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists

Experience:
- - - Minister of Music in Texas churches for 5 years
- - - Evangelism Ministry for 19 years