Obituary of Scott A. Thornton

Scott A. Thornton; age 55 passed away at 12:49 a.m. on April 12th, 2025 at the Hospicare of King Rd., Ithaca NY.

Scotty was born on December 9, 1969 in Cortland, N.Y. to Adelaphine Wells – Thornton and Clarence Berton Thornton. Scott worked at various jobs, the most notable of them were Bernie Bus, an EMT at TLC, and most recently SUNY Cortland as a bus driver for the college.

Scott was very dedicated to his peers, the students he drove, and to friends, & especially to his family. Scott was a fantastic Father to his only child; Xavier Thornton and raised Xav single handed since infancy. Scott was very bonded with his son and they shared many adventures and experiences. Hobbies include hunting, target practice, hiking, fishing, Renaissance fairs, scenic drives in the country and enjoying life. Scott wanted his son to experience adventures in life. Scott also loved rummage sales and collecting various rare finds and treasures.

Surviving are his Son; Xavier Thornton and Scott’s siblings; Timothy Thornton of Virgil, Susan Thornton Moscicki of Little York, Todd Thornton of Homer, and Jason Thornton of Ohio. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins, an aunt and an uncle…and friends…lots and lots of friends through out his life. Scott fought to survive but cancer finally won. May he rest peacefully now.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home, 5016 US. Route 11, Homer. Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until then time of the funeral. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery in Homer.

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