Luther Thornton, Jr., 72, of Bache, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Luther was born on October 23, 1952 in McAlester to Luther Patrick Thornton, Sr. and Virgie (James) Thornton. He was a lifelong rancher and worked for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. He enjoyed hunting, watching football and westerns, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Hartshorne.

Survivors include his son, Brian Thornton of Dow, OK; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Wes Kirby of Checotah, OK; grandchildren, Hannah (Kirby) Santillanes and her spouse, Caleb Santillanes, and Erin (Kirby) Morrison and her spouse, Landon Morrison; sister, Connie (Thornton) Greenway of Hartshorne, OK; numerous nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a lifetime of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Thornton, Sr. and Virgie (James) Thornton.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home in Hartshorne.