Mr. John C. Thrower

January 11, 1934 - January 29, 2021

John C. Thrower was born on January 11, 1934, to the union of Chest and Mary Louise in Carthage, Arkansas. John received his early formal education at Camden in Arkansas, and often played football in high school as a pastime hobby. He was a member of the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. Later in life, he accepted Christ as his Savior and was united with Ellison Chapel AMEC, where he served in the Men's Fellowship and was an usher for over 30 years. He was a faithful member of Ellison Chapel as he worked where ever he was needed. He painted, cut grass, shoveled snow, etc., whenever he was needed he was always there. John was employed by Sears Automotive Midwest Auto and Continental Can for over 20 years. In his leisure, he enjoyed watching football, doing mechanical work, and sitting in his man cave. John C. Thrower departed this life on January 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, 9 siblings, and his wife, Estelle Thrower. He leaves to cherish his memory: Kieth (Khadijah), John (Wanda), Jeff Harrison, Wilfred (Tolanda) Harrison all of Milwaukee, WI, Felicia Thrower, Sonya Thrower of Camden, AR, Sandra Harrison and Barbara Harrison of Milwaukee, WI; sister, Carolyn Thrower of Las Vegas, NV; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 80+ nieces and nephews. John had many great friends, including Terry Wilson (and family), Mr. Shorty (and family), Dr. Marshall Mirviss, and the staff at Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group, who will all miss him very dearly.