Sep 4, 1971 – Nov 24, 2017 (Age 46)
John Thierry, former NFL defensive end who was a first round pick for the Chicago Bears in the 1994 NFL draft, has died at the age of 46, according to the Chicago Tribune. For full coverage and obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
John was a true friend with such integrity. I admired his funny sense of humor and his low-key jokes as we would ride the bus to our track meets. John was a great athlete, not just by his abilities, but by his attitude.
Keshia Ollie-Howard
June 12, 2020 | Snellville, GA | Classmate
Fond memories helping your beautiful wife and mother with the babies.I Hate to find out your gone from us. But knowing you Your no doubt with Jesus.
God bless your family.
Julia Jones
March 30, 2019 | Lawrenceville, GA | Coworker
My man big JT when you was in Atl you took me in like family R.I.P my guy was one realist dude in the NFL I no dammit this hurt just found out man dam
Larry Rucker
December 08, 2018 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
Was so sorry to hear about the passing of John in November. John was a kind gentle man to our young son, myself and wife when he was our neighbor during his playing days in Cleveland. Rest In Peace, John
Mike Domann
February 03, 2018 | Strongsville, OH
My deepest condolences to the entire Thierry family for this sudden passing, of a true gentleman.
Having gotten to know JT so well over the years, his gentle approach and professionalism with everyone, was truly inspiring.
JT was the type of guy, you instantly liked.
I enjoyed our laughs and conversations my friend.
You are watching down on us all from the great big Stadium in the sky!
David Hammond
February 03, 2018 | Willoughby, OH | Friend
A special prayer goes out for the Thierry Family. May God grant you peace that surpasses all understanding. I attended Alcorn State University with John from 1990-1992. He had such a kind spirit. His mark on the world will truly be missed.
Carla Walls-Key
February 03, 2018 | Oxford, MS | Classmate
I had the incredible honor of playing a round of golf with John (who I've since called "My Boy JT"), at a charity outing. He was SO nice and such a gentleman. I loved hearing stories about his playing days. He was so proud of his family and talked about them a lot, too. Rest in peace, JT. The world is a better place because you were in it.
Deb Harris
February 03, 2018 | Cleveland, OH
Thierry was a nice guy on and off the field. I enjoyed being in honor classes with him on the yard and my husband and brother enjoyed playing football with him at Alcorn. And he was a great friend. To his family, thank you for sharing him with us. Rest in peace, power, and paradise Thierry.
Shayla Thomas-Patton
January 10, 2018 | Florence, MS
Valenda Newell
December 23, 2017 | Indianapolis, IN