Veteran Van Driver Kenny Thornton Dead

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Kenny Thornton, who logged five million miles hauling horses for nearly 50 years for the Ralph G. Smith company, died Dec. 23 at his West Chester, Pa., home. He was 77.

Thornton transported such famous horses as Native Dancer, Northern Dancer, Ridan, Sea Hero, Summer Squall, and others.

His survivors include five daughters.

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