We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. William Thornton, age 69, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away on July 4, 2022. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Emerald Coast Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Scottie Thigpen officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM.