Joe Edward Throgmorton

Mr. Joe Edward Throgmorton, age 89 of Alto Pass, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 in the Daystar Care Center in Cairo with his family by his side. He was born February 18, 1927 in Flint, MI, the son of Noel and Gaynell (Bump) Throgmorton. He married Nancy Jane Isabelle Heern on September 11, 1948 in Makanda. She preceded him in death on June 26, 2013. Joe is survived by his three daughters, Nancy (Gilbert) Gee of Carbondale, Rebecca "Becky" (Mickey) Gillespie of Pawnee, and Cami (Ermal) Sorrels of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren, Tanya (Dan) Dadosky of Milford, OH, Shonda Sorrels of Godfrey, Melissa Jostes of Chatham, Michael Gillespie of Marine, Becca (Jimmy) Pyle, David Joe Throgmorton, Victoria Throgmorton, and Ricky Joe Throgmorton all of Advance, MO ; three great-grandchildren, Isabelle and Sydney Jo Dadosky of Milford, OH and Aden Jostes of Chatham; daughter in law, Lorrie Throgmorton of Advance, MO; brothers and sisters, Verna Heern and Barbara Earll both of Makanda, Jean Wyatt of Pittsburg, Dorthy Throgmorton of Sesser, Dale (Diane) Throgmortonof Royalton, Jerry (Dottie) Throgmorton Marion, and Doris Ann of Texas; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Isabelle Throgmorton; son, David Throgmorton; four brothers, Noel Jr., Raymond, Jimmy and Donald "Lee" Throgmorton; one sister, Vera Perryman. Joe was a member of the Congregational Church in Alto Pass. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII in the Pacific. He was very proud of his military service to his country. Joe was a member of the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna, the Cobden American Legion and the Masonic Blue Lodge of Makanda. Joe drove over the road as a truck driver most of his life, later he joined the Labors Local in Carbondale and worked until his retirement. He dearly enjoyed being around his family and friends and helping those in need with his carpentry skills. Funeral services for Mr. Joe Edward Throgmorton will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden with Rev. Gilbert Gee officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Makanda. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Navy Funeral Honor Detail. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. Masonic rites will be said at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Evergreen Cemetery. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. Visitation Service Monday, January 23, 2017,11:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Memorial/Funeral Service Monday, January 23, 2017,1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Cemetery Service Monday, January 23, 2017, Evergreen Cemetery Baptist Hill Road Makanda, Illinois