Eustace Thornton

Eustace Thornton Jr., son of the late Eustace and Effie Thornton, was born on October 5, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the second youngest of eleven children. Three brothers, Ellwood, Williams and Dwayne Thornton and one sister, Mender Montgomery preceded him in death. He departed this life on October 17, 2004 after a lengthy illness.Eustace gave his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Antioch Baptist Church. He was educated in Baltimore City Public School System and received his high school diploma from Northern High School where he served as captain of the school’s varsity football team. Upon receiving his diploma he applied and was accepted at Chaney State University in Pennsylvania. He attended Chaney State University for two years. Majoring in history, he transferred to the University of Maryland, College Park to complete his undergraduate degree. During school breaks, his younger brother and he would work with their Dad who upon his retirement worked in the neighborhood where he resided making repairs and providing home improvement services for family, neighbors and friends. Eustace also attended the Maryland Institute for Art. He was a very talented artist. Whenever family members wanted painting done with a little pizzazz, they would call on him. He held several jobs in the city. He worked for Bethlehem Steel Corporation and Baltimore City Government. In his later years, he became an avid activist for homeless individuals. He would often spend his days working with the late Bea Gaddy preparing meals and distributing coats and blankets to homeless individuals in the winter. Eustace whom his family and friends lovingly referred to as “Shane” loved to agitate his family members in a humorous way.“Shane” was a conversationalist. He loved to discuss sports and matters related to government and history. He especially loved watching a good football game with his nephews and debating with them afterwards regarding what would have happened if a particular player was still in the game.He leaves to mourn: two brothers, Ernest Wall and Reginald Hayes; five sisters, Kathleen Ranson, Ida Jane Thornton, Diana Winkler, Josephine Know, Veronica Shannon; two brothers-in-law, Charles Shannon and Rubin Knox; one sister-in-law, Julia Wall; nephews, nieces and a host of other relatives and friends

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Eustace Thornton

October 5, 1953 - October 17, 2004