Jermaine Gabriel Thornton passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 49. Born on November 15, 1970, in Dayton, Ohio, Jermaine is proceeded in death by his parents, Patricia and Philip Thornton.

Jermaine is survived by his wife Sunny Marie Hall and sons Luca and Noah. Jermaine's siblings Victoria Thornton and David Thornton join his biological siblings Donee Boykin and Brian Brown, l cousins, aunts, an uncle, his business partner and a host of friends to mourn him.

Jermaine is remembered as a beloved husband, father, brother, cousin, and friend who graduated from Colonel White High School in Dayton and the Culinary Arts Program at Hocking College in Hocking, Ohio. Jermaine worked as a professional chef, business owner, and poet.

The Thornton family extends their gratitude to all for their prayers and well wishes during our time of mourning.