GRENADA — Robert Melvin “Rocky” Thornton died Thursday, April 19, 2012, at his home in Grenada. He was 59.

Mr. Thornton was born Oct. 7, 1952, in Vicksburg to Jackie and Robert Thornton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Megan Thornton Schrock.

He is survived by two sons, Justin Thornton of Hattiesburg and Michael Thornton of Grenada; one daughter, Chariti Thornton Green of Grenada; two sisters, Betty Kay Thornton Adams of Brandon and Mona Lairscey of Conroe, Texas; numerous grandchildren; and his former wife, Sherri Andrews.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at SouthSide Church of Christ in Grenada with Ken Salley officiating.

Eddie Robinson Funeral Homes of Grenada has charge of arrangements.