Joseph 'Brian' Thornton

Joseph ‘Brian’ Thornton, a resident of Port Barre, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2025 at the age of 54. He was on December 28, 1970 to Charles Monroe Thornton, Sr. and Helen Faye Linton Thornton in Channelview, Texas.

Brian was a paint and body mechanic at Ascension Paint & Body. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing pool, fishing, and eating ice cream. He treasured the time he spent with his family, especially when he could play chess with his sons and stepsons.

He is survived by wife of 21 years, Dorothy Cortez Thornton; children, Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Thornton (Melissa), Micah Barton (Cory), Gabrielle Thornton, Lance Pitre (Tabinique), Gavin Pitre (Jeanne), and Donovan Thibodeaux (Hollyn); grand-children, Ace, Arthur, Blaze, Owen, Layla, Taylor, and Baby Grace due to arrive in September 2025. Brian is also survived by his siblings, Shanon Michel (Chris), Carol Smith (Mike), and Charles Thornton, Jr; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Darrel and Linda Cortez; sisters-in-law, Billie Cortez (Keenen), Tanya Cortez (Luke), and Michelle ‘Renee’ Cortez; his best friend, Shedrick ‘Bones’ Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Brian is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Monroe Thornton, Sr. and Helen Faye Linton Thornton; brother, Willard Keith Thornton; mother-in-law, Charlene Whipp-Stelly; and nephew, Kevin LeChompte.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service held at Marlie’s Restaurant (16525 LA-16, French Settlement, LA 70733) on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, guests are asked to bring a photo of themselves with Brian to be added to a Memory Board at the service.

The family would to extend special thanks to Jay, Roxanne, and Amanda at Ascension Paint & Body. Y’all will forever be family. We also wish to send our gratitude to Carol Smith for being there when we needed you the most.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.sealefuneral.com.