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James S. Thrower

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Rev. Dr. James S. Thrower Sr., 63, Mabelvale, went home to be with the lord on November 24th. He was born December 9th 1953 in Chicago, Ill. He graduated from Missionary Baptist seminary with a Master's degree in theology. For 37 years he served as the devoted pastor of mercy seat missionary Baptist church. He sincerely loved his children, grandchildren, family, church family, and his sons in the ministry. He served as the president of the regular Arkansas Baptist state convention Inc from 2005-2015, and moderator of the golden rule district association Inc. from 1997-2000. He is preceded in death by his father James thrower, and brother; sheppard III. Pastor Thrower is survived by his mother and step-father, Doris and Willie Sheppard Jr., 4 children; Lakita (Ricky), Melbia, James Jr. (Tharcetta), Maria. His fiance'/caregiver Diana; six aunts. four sisters, one brother, one sister-in-law, 16 grandchildren. Family hour 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mercy Seat Baptist Church, 8715 Oman Rd., Little Rock. A Celebration of life will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at pilgrim progress Baptist church, 1401 Magnolia, North Little Rock. Interment; Pine Crest Cemetery, Arrangements by Watson-Northcrest, 1801 Maple. 812-5303.

Published November 30, 2017

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