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Jimmy B. Throneberry

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Jimmy B. Throneberry, 78, went to be with the Lord May 23, 2012. He was born December 3, 1931 to Oscar Lee and Florence Timmons Throneberry in Huntsville, Alabama. Jimmy grew up in Fayetteville, Tennessee, graduating from high school there. He kept close ties with his Fayetteville friends. Jimmy attended David Lipscomb College in Nashville, Tennessee, receiving his BS degree. He received an Andrew Carnegie Fellowship to attend George Peabody College and received his MA degree in Biology. He received a National Science Foundation Fellowship and earned his PhD degree from Michigan State University. Jimmy taught biology six years at Abilene Christian College and 33 years at the University of Central Arkansas. He wrote two biology textbooks with Dr. Neal Buffaloe, Principles of Biology and Concepts of Biology. He was responsible for founding the chapter of the American Association of University Professors at the University of Central Arkansas. Jimmy attended the University Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Bobby Lee Throneberry of Rome, Georgia. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Miller Throneberry, his sons James Barton Throneberry (wife Karen) and Christopher Lee Throneberry (Minette Densmore), his grandchildren, Casey Throneberry Thurow (Brandon), Corey Barton Throneberry (Lauren), Daniel Zachary Throneberry, and Madison Lee Throneberry, and his great grandchildren, Emerie Grace Thurow and Grayson Michael Thurow. Two new great-grandchildren are expected this summer. Special thanks to Dr. Tyrone Lee, Dr. Sue Tsuda and her nurses, and Rachelle and the other nurses and staff at Conway Regional Medical Center, who provided comfort and care to Jimmy and his family. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 25, 2012 at 4 p.m. at the University Church of Christ, 3155 Dave Ward Drive, Conway, Arkansas. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christian Relief Fund, P.O. Box 19670, Amarillo, Texas 79114 or to the University Church of Christ. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home-Conway 327-7727. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Published May 24, 2012

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