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1971
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2020
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John Thrower Obituary
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for John Thrower
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Dianne Thrower
September 27, 2023
Gone to soon cuz. Would have loved to have seen you this past year. I'm traveling more. Still think of our conversation all the time. May you continue to watch over your family. Much love your cousin Dianne Thrower
William and Faith Charity Nelson
September 23, 2022
The Three Musketeers are together "B, J and K". What web will be weaved???
Dianne THROWER
August 23, 2021
Can't call you cousin, but you're on my mind today. Miss our phone calls. We'll I've been traveling. But laid up with a broke ankle right now. But you keep smiling and watching over the family. Talk to you later cuz.
David Shaw
May 23, 2021
My deepest sincere sympathy to the Thrower family and coworkers of John Thrower. I was one of his Wheelchair riders. He was a nice driver. He will be missed very much by those who knew and loved him. David Shaw, Richmond. (Former Rider)
Natasha Talley
October 8, 2020
I will miss my favorite bus driver thank you for listening to me,and laughing and being a uncle and a big brother even though we want relatived. I will miss your laugh and your smile you are my angel in heaven =======
Shantel Hampton
October 5, 2020
John, you touched everyone who came in contact with you. Your awesome personality, smile and sense of humor will never be forgotten. LaTasia and I came to your visitation this past Saturday as you laid peacefully. I am sure you saw our tears and smiles as we reminisced on the days when you used to walk us to the GRTC bus stop to go to work midday after classes at Armstrong (Our Bodyguard). We laughed as I told her the last time I saw you when I was working at City Hall and you took your breaks there, you told me “Girl, you better go get your brick!”you told me that you had yours(speaking of a brick in memory of the demolition of our high school). I am thankful to have met you. God has opened the gate for another Angel!
Mrs. Thrower, I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. Thank you for your strength in such a difficult time in getting the word out to the public regarding the importance of wearing masks during this pandemic. May the sweet memories you and your family shared with John bring you comfort.
Shantel Hampton
CHESTER TAYLOR AND FAMILY
October 5, 2020
Rest in peace, your going to be miss. May God be with your family . He was a long time friend of our family
Harriett Bennett
October 5, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences.
John was a coworker who will truly be missed but not forgotten. Rest in Peace.
Susan A Reese
October 5, 2020
To the thrower family sorry for your loss John was a good and caring person who I got to know by riding the bus he always had a kind words to say to me when I was going through hard times with my job and son he would say ma keep your head up high God's got your back ms Tracey you and your family will be in my
prayers and I'm gonna miss him
Willis Harris
October 4, 2020
The family have my deepest condolences. John was a great guy with a wonderful personality I worked with him at night he would surely be missed especially that smile.
Emmanuel Riley
October 4, 2020
Our prayers are with the family.
Florine Smith Burch
October 4, 2020
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Love, Our deepest sympathies.
James Rhem Jr
October 4, 2020
My condolences to the family of John Jay Thrower. He will be truely missed. John is the only one I know that smiled more than myself. He was a good man with a kind heart and soul.
Peace and Love my brother!
James Rhem Jr
Rose Christian
October 4, 2020
Tracey and your family you have our deepest sympathy, John will be well missed and that lovely smile gone way too soon co worker GRTC Rose Christian, Sharon Epps, Frazette Cates, and Sharon Henderson with much Love from all of us RIP John
Wanda(Lee)Morris
October 4, 2020
Rest In Peace John!!! My prayers are with your family!!!
Kelly Fields (Baker)
October 3, 2020
I was so saddened by this news. John was always happy and had a joke to tell. Everyone remembers that when he would call your name - it was your full name =
! Gone too soon. My prayers are with the family. May you find comfort in the loving arms of God during this difficult time. RIH John. You will be missed by many!!!
Kim Cole
October 3, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Even though I did not know John, I know he had a beautiful heart and spirit by watching the news and listening to his beautiful wife .Please place your faith and trust in God and he will give you strength. God and John are sharing memories in heaven until you meet again. Your reunion awaits someday.Cherish your memories that you shared and know he is still in your hearts, and carry on with those smiles of happy times.
John P.
October 2, 2020
I just saw the remembrance of John on PBS News Hour, and want to share my condolences. His smile was amazing, and moved me to search out a way to communicate with his family. I'm sorry that he has moved on, and that your family had to be so effected by this virus. My thoughts go out to the entire family, and all the loved him. Peace.
Debbie Turner
October 2, 2020
Deepest sympathy goes out to the family to you Rita and family from Debbie ,Brenda & Reese. Rest in peace JJ
VON MAC
October 2, 2020
I remember working with John Thrower at GRTC ..he always had an upbeat personality my sincere condolences and prayers to the family RIP John Thrower a good person and former coworker never to be forgotten your safe in gods arms now
Evon Cheatham Carson
October 1, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Joyce Ellis
October 1, 2020
Rest my bestie! Condolences to the family!
Lovie
October 1, 2020
Sorry to hear about grtc bus driver i rode the bus he was driving
Stephanie Taylor
October 1, 2020
So sorry that this has happened to you my friend. I will miss the smack talking. S.I.P.
Tracy & Family.,..I send my condolences and prayers.
Lavonia Tisdale
October 1, 2020
Prayers of sympathy and condolences for a beloved one gone too soon. May the precious memories of cherished time together bring comfort, peace and joy to the family .
Cathy Jefferson
October 1, 2020
My pray are with y’all make strength y’all
Christina Hogan
October 1, 2020
So sorry for our lost. You will be missed dearest friend. Will always remember our wildcat times.
JoAnne Felix
September 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Tracey. May you and your family find comfort and peace in your memories of John!
Gina Morris
September 30, 2020
It still doesn't seem real that such a good and fun loving person was taken from us so soon. He always had a smile on his face and he always says my full name whenever he say me.
We are really going to miss you!! My prayers are with his family and I pray that God continues to comfort them during this time.
Thomas Daniel
September 30, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. John was a brother and a friend. His smile lit up every room and encouraged those in need. He will be missed but never forgotten!
Sara Taylor
September 30, 2020
John will truly be missed. He always had a great smile whenever he saw you. Talking about football was a highlight on the bus. Prayers for Tracy and the family.
LaTonya Merritt
September 30, 2020
My heart is still heavy & I know God didn't want you to suffer anymore. I'm gonna miss you Thrower. Especially your random video calls. I can hear you now saying LaTonya Merritt!! You were the only person that called everyone by their First & last name. Rest Easy My Friend
Sending my condolences to the family & prayers for strength =O<ý=O<ý
Tondra Devarel
September 30, 2020
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. May our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the family.
Pamela R Henley
September 29, 2020
My sincere condolences to John's family. John was a really great guy and I will miss his spirit and his smile. May God comfort you and keep you forever in his care
Joe Pierce
September 29, 2020
John has always kept a high spirit from high school (Wildcat) strong to now. Rest in peace my brother. To the Thrower family I give my condolences.
Marlin Sr, Darla L. Thrower & Family
September 29, 2020
Time shared will always be remembered ( LOVE )
Jai'Shawn Thrower
September 29, 2020
I love you and miss you so much!! Proud to be your son!! Love you Da!!! d
Mr. & Mrs. Riley
September 29, 2020
Our prayers and deep condolences =� to your family on the lost of a awesome husband/father & friend! May the Lord Jesus Christ keep you in your time of heartbreak and pain. Praying for you always =�
MR. AND MRS.GEORGE FLEMING JR.
September 29, 2020
TO THE FAMILY OF JOHN THROWER HE WILL TRULY B MISS HE HAD AN AWESOME BLESS SPIRIT AND SMILE THAT WILL LIGHT A ROOM UP TO TRACEY WE WILL KEEP U AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS DAILY MAY GOD GIVE U AND YOUR FAMILY STRENGTH AND COMFORT IN THIS TIME OF NEED WE LOVE U AND GOD RICHES AND BLESSING OVER Y'ALL
Ben Teasley
September 29, 2020
Man ole man! I am still in disbelief of your passing. They say the good die young and my brother you were truly one of the good ones. I will miss your weekly calls checking on me and my family. You will be greatly missed. Until we meet again. RIH!!!!
Cathy Jefferson
September 29, 2020
My pray are with y'all continue to trust God
Yvette Reid
September 28, 2020
John Thrower you had a kind spirit. With a bright smile. You will be missed tremendously.
William Nelson
September 28, 2020
John will be "One Good Brother" to be missed.
William and Faith Charity Nelson
September 28, 2020
John and I have known each other since 1990, and the birth of my son in 1991 to the present. We have shared the same conversations in our lives and dealt with some of the same issues. Laughter, serious talks, and cracking jokes held our bond as friends, even as brothers. Truly an awesome one to miss, but will never be forgotten.
Leslie Waller
September 28, 2020
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY FRIEND!! YOU ARE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!! IT WAS AN HONOR TO KNOW SUCH A GOOD PERSON
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