Jerry Wayne Throckmorton

Mr. Jerry Wayne Throckmorton, 59, of 3254 Plaza Circle, Chattanooga, TN, formerly of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Mr. Throckmorton was born March 11, 1949, in Surry County, to the late Clyde Franklin and Ruth Fulk Throckmorton. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War, and retired from Cross Creek Apparel. Jerry was known to his friends as the "Governor." Surviving are a daughter, Penny Hazelwood of Mount Airy; a grandson, Christopher Hazelwood of Mount Airy; a sister, Jean Hartline; a sister-in-law, Nancy Throckmorton of Ooltewah, TN; a special friend, Carol Prince of Rossville, GA; several cousins; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Throckmorton was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde "Boe" Throckmorton and Steve Ray Throckmorton. The funeral service will be held Sunday, January 11, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with the Rev. Kelly and Tammy Haynes officiating. Burial will follow at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, with military honors by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Saturday night from 7:00 to 9:00 at the funeral home, and other times at the home of Terry and Linda Parker, 209 Burke Road, Mount Airy. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Clinton Gravley, 354 Hay Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030.