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Paul Thrist Obituary

PAUL THRIST, 69 ROCKFORD - Paul Thrist, 69, of Rockford departed this earthly life Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in Swedish-American Hospital. He was born Sept. 5, 1938, the son of Andrew and Lillie Thrist. He lived in Rockford since 1964, coming from Buffalo, N.Y. Paul married the former Bernadine Johnson in Buffalo, on Aug. 18, 1962. He was last employed by Gunite Foundry for 30 years before retiring. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church. He attended schools in Arkansas. Paul loved all children, yard work, raking leaves, planting flowers and giving them away, and cooking for his family when they would visit. Paul leaves to cherish many loving memories, loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Bernadine; sisters, Ervine Ware, Emma (James) Buchanon, Paulene Haley, Marilyn Thrist, Rosie (Madis) Tatum, Mary Thrower and Opal Armstong; brothers, Alvin (Lorene) Thrist, Emmit (Mary) Thrist, Ralph (Marilyn) Thrist, Oliver (Loretta) Thrist, Elbert (Mary) Thrist and Raymond (Diane) Thrist; aunt, Earnestine Coleman; uncle, Luther (Alberta) Primm; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends with special friend, Butch Moore. Predeceased by parents; son, Paul Thrist Jr.; eight brothers; and one sister. Service at noon Thursday, Nov. 15, in Providence Baptist Church, 2209 Clifton Ave., with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service; the Rev. Threadgill will officiate. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State St.

Published by Rockford Register Star from Nov. 14 to Nov. 20, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Thrist

19 Entries

Eddie & Genevieve Clinton

November 22, 2007

May God's Love Comfort You In This Difficult Time

EMMA SHARP

November 20, 2007

Bernadine, I was very sorry to hear about Paul of course you know we work together for a many years at Gunite he always had a smile on his face. but I would like to leave this with you John 3:15 says That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. Just remember that our God will be a Comforter for you and will give you strength.

Angela Allen

November 19, 2007

BERNADINE,

PAUL AND I WORKED AT GUNITE FOR OVER 25 YRS TOGETHER AND WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES TOGETHER, MATTIE AND I WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.

JAMES E.(BILLY) HANSON
MATTIE M. HANSON

MR. & MRS. HORACE BOX

November 18, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Cynthia Hubbard-Gaddie

November 18, 2007

Dean, I was sorry to hear about Paul. You both have been good friends and good people all throughout my life. It has always been smiles and hugs when I've seen either you. He'll be greatly miss. God be with. Love you.

Rev. Bobby J. and Pamela Primm-Purifoy

November 15, 2007

Dean, I am so sorry for your loss. I Thank God for allowing me to have been able to see and talk with Paul when I was in Rockford a few weeks ago.
Our thoughts and prayers are with You and Our Family.

Anita Polk

November 15, 2007

Bernadine,
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4(NKJV)

LaTonya Howard

November 15, 2007

Aunt Dean you are in my thoughts and prayers and have my sincere condolences in your time of grief. Uncle Paul was so sweet, and funny! I am thinking back about the times I would bring you a hat or suit from my store and you would have to hide it from uncle Paul in laughing because you always was getting some sharp hats and knowing he was trying to see what I was bringing by for you! I love you aunt Dean and I will see you during Chirstmas.

Jimmy Tillman

November 15, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Although we did not Paul very long we enjoyed seeing him every time we went to the Sullivan's for a celebration and he would come by. May God bless you with His Peace beyond all understanding.

Ollie Tennin and Family

November 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. May God bless you and your family.

chelsea mathews

November 14, 2007

Our prayers are with you.So that we can't be with during this time. We love you. Ora Jones,
Chelsea&Reginald Mathews and family.

Tyrone & Michelle Sullivan

November 14, 2007

Sorry for your loss, paul will be greatly missed, we shared many laughes,meals and flowers. just remember we are only a few houses away if you need anything.

Alvin Thrist

November 14, 2007

May god keep you and be blessed all of your days.

Antonio Thrist

November 14, 2007

I was very sad to here of this and I am sorry I could not be there for you Uncle Paul. I will love you forever, and miss you always and I will hold on to the memories we shared, Nephew Antonio Thrist.

P.S. My heart is with the Family.
Always and Forever!

Sharon Drayton

November 14, 2007

Dear Bernadine and Family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort and keep you during this time and always.

Jessie Smith

November 14, 2007

Sincere condolences to Paul family from the family of Walter Smith

RENEE MOORE

November 14, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bobbi Marks-Cooper

November 14, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss.

Kevin Thrist

November 14, 2007

Aunt Bernadine you are in my thoughts and prayers and have my sincere condolences in your time of grief. Uncle Paul was a very Genuine Individual, who was Respected, Admired, and Loved by many like myself for whom will miss him dearly. I pray that Almighty God himself continues to keep his ever loving arms around you and comfort you in your time of Bereavement.

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