Timothy Elijah Thrower Jr.'s Obituary
Timothy Elijah Thrower, Jr., 61, passed Monday, March 27, 2023, at Parkside Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, Missouri, and arrived at his eternal home. He gave his life to Jesus Christ at an early age.
There will be no viewing or funeral service . There will be a Celebration of Life service held at a later date.
Timothy (Butch) was born to Timothy Elijah Thrower, Sr., and Mary Katherine Hegler Thrower. His parents preceded him in death, his son D'Tarius Thrower Williams; one sister Jacqueline A. Thrower; two brothers: James Sterling Thrower, and a half-brother Charles M. Benford.
Timothy attended David H. Hickman High School and was in the class of 1980. He played basketball in his sophomore year. He also participated in recreational basketball, playing on the courts at Frederick Douglass Park and Field House at the University of Missouri (Columbia). He attended State Technical College in Linn, Missouri, during the early 80s. He worked in the construction industry, helped build bridges, and was a handyman in his community. He enjoyed talking with his grandchildren, spending time with siblings, cousins, and friends, and listening to the blues and old-school music. He had a good sense of humor and was usually the "life of the party." He attended Shiloh Christian Worship Center in Columbia.
Survivors include two daughters: Dena Marie Williams of Georgia and Chioma (Reynolds)Thrower of Missouri, and ten grandchildren. Siblings: Sharon Diane Ekpe of Arkansas, Debra E. Thrower of Florida, Michael A. Thrower, and Stephen E. Thrower (Nikki Wray), all of Columbia Missouri. One aunt, Betty Mae Garcia of Texas. Nephews: Anthony D. Thrower of Florida, Stephen D. Maurer (Danielle) of Missouri. Nieces: Stephanie E. Hunter (Anthony) of Texas, Ashley S. Thrower-Tatum Benford of Texas, LaKayla M. Prince, Sha'Day L. Maurer, and Honesty Jackson, all of Columbia, Missouri, a great-niece, and a host of great nephews, great-great nephews, cousins, extended family members, and loving friends.
The Thrower family acknowledges, with grateful appreciation, all acts of kindness rendered during our time of grief. The visits, phone calls, prayers, social media posts, positive thoughts, flowers, cards, condolences, and other sympathetic gestures are deeply appreciated. May God bless and keep each of you in the name of Jesus Christ.
The Broken Chain
Butch, little did we know that God would call your name soon. In life, we loved you dearly; in death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, and you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left peaceful memories; your precious love is our guide, and although we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us home, one by one, the chain will link again. Rest in peace.
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