Obituary For John Russell Thrower Jr.

Mr. John Russell Thrower, Jr., a 69-year-old resident of Valley, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Thrower was born Friday, January 7, 1949, in Langdale, Alabama, the son of the late John Russell and Jesse Ferrell Thrower. He was a graduate of Auburn University with a Master of Education. Mr. Thrower was a vice principal and principal with Chambers County Schools.

Survivors include his son Jay Thrower; his partner of 35 years, Frankie Stringfellow, and his sister and brother-in-law, Cornelia and Harmon King.

The family will celebrate Mr. Thrower’s life in private and ask that contributions be made to the Chattahoochee Humane Society.

Guest Book

Jay, my mother, Kate Robertson, thought so much of your dad, and she was especially fond of you. I am so sorry for your loss!

- Cynthia Kinney

So sorry for your loss. I have not seen Russell in years, but I remember how much fun he was to be around. Blessings to you and your family. Kay Pippen

- Kay Pippen

I am so sorry for your loss. The world has lost someone very special. I’ve known him since we started first grade together and thought the world of him. I’ve thought of him often through the years, and he will always be in my heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Debbie

May Jehovah the God of love be with the family of Mr. Thrower. May each of you find comfort in REV 21:4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away

- Daniel Family