Born: Friday Aug-05-1927
Died: Friday Dec-30-2022
Funeral: Friday Jan-13-2023

Morrison Funeral Home
& Crematory
188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
Contact and Directions

PASTOR CODY B. THORNTON
BURLEY - Pastor Cody B. Thornton, 95 year old Burley resident, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home in Burley.

Pastor Cody Thornton was born August 5, 1927 to Godly parents with nine siblings. At the age of 16, the Lord Jesus Christ called him into the ministry. He has dedicated his life to serving his God, Country, family and community.
Pastor Cody was a Godly man with deep convictions. He was an honorable man who lived a clean life before God and his fellow man, with a kind, compassionate heart he served others.

Pastor Cody loved our military and served as a young man in the Signal Core. He had a great respect and always honored those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. Freedom to worship God and freedom of choice and the liberty to chose your own path in life.

As Pastor and director of the Helping Hands Mission, he found great joy in serving with many others who became great friends. His desire was to gather together and celebrate the 20 years of service and wonderful memories we shared.

The community is invited to share in honoring his life and service to our community. Please come and join us for a Celebration of Freedom, to honor a life well lived, at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert where Military Honors will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans. A private burial will follow in the Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley. Friends may call Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 at the Morrison Funeral Home in Rupert. This is not a funeral or a time of sorrow. Please don’t wear black but come with a heart to rejoice in his transition to his new home with the Savior he loved and served.

A live webcast of the funeral will be available at the following link

https://youtu.be/_3Gakz5N6hc

Condolences:

Our family sends our love and condolences. Uncle was was so precious to us. He was our pastor for many years. We loved him deeply......Linda Morris

I’m so sorry to hear of Cody’s passing. He was a great friend to my dad Jesse Rodriguez and neighbor. Always concerned for everyone else. He will be missed. My deepest condolences....Christine Rodriguez

Though a Powerful man of God that was instrumental in changing many lives for the better in the Mighty Name of Jesus, he also was a man with great compassion and commitment to those the Lord put in His care. I proudly stand as one of those. The impact he made in my life just by holding my hand, looking me in the eye, and saying ‘hello little Vicki” was one he would never know carried me through many trials. His simple words and genuine warmth melted me and reminded me I was loved by my wonderful Uncle Cody, and His Jesus, Who, through him, eventually also became mine. My love to all.....Victoria (Ltl Vicki) Graham

We had many special times with Cody over the past several years at the mission and other community activities. He was a special man with a huge heart and giving spirit. We don't know of anyone more qualified and ready to be with our savior Jesus. With love.... Glenn and Rita Ramsey

It was so uplifting to us and our little corner of the mobile home Park when you moved here. We soon found out that 2 wonderful God loving people were here. Then we saw the love and concern you had for not only your grandkids and family, but for everyone. Oh, the loving care you gave each other is a good example to all. I also appreciate that even though we are of different religious backgrounds we could communicate on spiritual levels without disrespect. We love you and Cody will be missed. May we continue to be good friends and hopefully your future will be peaceful. Know that you are loved..... Ralph and LaVonda Hart

You are now walking the streets of gold with our Jesus in paradise. We know Tammy is there with you singing in the heavenly choir and worshipping our Lord with you. Until we see you again we will always have you in our hearts....Dan and Kari Thornton

Grandpa Cody, The best man in my life. The only man that never lied to me and always kept your word. I am so proud to get to say Cody Thornton is my grandpa. My dads dad. I wish we would have been closer, so you could have met all your great grandbabies. Till we meet again . Love you Grandpa.......Michelle Thornton

My brother, Cody Bill Thornton, was always so sweet and kind and thoughtful of others. I remember when I was a small little girl, the youngest of nine, He and one of my other brothers, Joseph Thornton, decided their little sister (me) needed a swing, so they hung a rope on a big tree limb and tied an old car tire to it so I could have a swing. I always loved my brother so much.....Jacqueline Thornton

I always enjoyed visiting with Cody. He was a great Father-in law.....Raymond Bowden