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John D. Provoid Jr.

1948 - 2020

John D. Provoid Jr. obituary, 1948-2020, Salisbury, NC

BORN

1948

DIED

2020

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Rowan Funeral Services, Inc.

1709 N Long St.

Salisbury, North Carolina

John Provoid Obituary

John Daniel “Pop” Provoid, Jr. 72 of Salisbury was born to the late J D and Thelma Holmes Provoid on January 2, 1948 in Rowan County departed his life on Wednesday December 16,2020 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House after an extended illness. He attended Dunbar High School and was employed at Piedmont Paving Company. He was preceded in death by his parents and son John Edward Parks. He is survived by his wife Joyce E. Provoid of the home, sons; Tracey Provoid, John Provoid, Terrell Parks, Deshawn Provoid, daughters; Tonia Parks, Vonda Provoid Young, brothers; Antown Provoid, Charles Provoid, sisters; Tawanda Campbell, Betty Terrell, 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, nephews, nieces, a host of other relatives and friends. Service: Funeral Services Monday December 22, at 6:00 P.M. at Rowan Funeral Services Chapel. Public viewing will be Sunday 2:00 -5:00. Rowan Funeral Services is serving the Provoid family.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Dec. 20, 2020.

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Tonia

December 14, 2023

Dad every time I look at your obituary it brings me to tears I miss you too much cause I cant talk to you any more I was with you until the end!!! I hold uour memory in my heart 4ever love your daughter

Wanda Peoples

December 22, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to you Joyce and the family. Pop was very nice man. I remember when we were neighbors. Praying God will grant you peace and comfort during this time.

Drucie Roberson Moss

December 22, 2020

Dear Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Pop always greeted me with a big hug and a big smile.
I will miss that.

Venesta Owens

December 20, 2020

Sorry for your loss and may the God of comfort be with all of you at this time of sorrow. John love you dearly and his kids always cherish that moment . May God be with you now and forever.

Beverly Hairston

December 20, 2020

Pop was my classmate. Been knowing him for a long time. Ran into him last Summer and we sort of caught up. He told me about his illness. Pop has always been a nice guy. May he Rest In Peace. Condolences to his family.

Elaine Patterson Tate

December 20, 2020

To Joyce and Family: My condolences and prayers are with You during this time. Pop was a good man and classmate and He will forever be remembered. Love to All

TONIA PARKS

December 20, 2020

Dad I miss u so much it hurts so bad! But u are not in pain or suffering any longer! You will never be forgotten!!

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