Thornton O. Shinault, 81, of 204 Paynes Grade, Covington, Virginia, died Monday, March 7, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Shinault was born August 13, 1940 in Bath County, a son of the late Theral O. and Maxine McElwee Shinault.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Shinault.

He was a graduate of the class of 1958 of Covington High School and was an assistant manager for the Kroger Corporation in Covington and Clifton Forge for 39 years.

He was a member of Mallow Presbyterian Church.

Thornton was a member of the NRA and the McLaughlin Hunt Club. He enjoyed NASCAR and was a Ford fan all the way. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and working on his vehicles. He was a loving family man.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Peggy Powell Shinault; a daughter, Jennifer Lee and husband, Paul; a son, Ricky Shinault and wife, Angie, all of Covington; a grandson, Cory Shinault of Orlando, FL; his beloved cat, Sam, and a number of nieces, nephews, and his extended Shinault and Powell family.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Marshall officiating.

The interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park.

The family will receive their friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday at Arritt Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial donations in Mr. Shinault's name be made to Mallow Presbyterian Church at 2004 Mallow Road, Covington, VA 24426 or the Mountain Regional Hospice at P. O. Box 637, Clifton Forge, VA. 24422.

The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.