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Ronald Adrian Thrower

April 30, 1943 - March 16, 2021

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Obituary For Ronald Adrian Thrower

Ronald Adrian Thrower, 77, of Raleigh, NC passed to the next life on March 16, 2021, at Hospice Home after a long battle with Parkinson’s. Ron was born April 30, 1943 in Belmont, NC, to Clyde Adrian and Florine Lawing Thrower. After high school, he graduated from Clemson University. There he found his passion for SCUBA diving, starting in muddy lakes and rock quarries. As a certified diving instructor, he introduced hundreds of people to the sport and eventually opened his own dive shop “Reef and Ridge”. Ron led dive groups around the world from the graveyard of the Atlantic to Palau. He is survived by his four children, Link (Brenda), Michael (Amy), Beth Wright (Dale), and Jenifer Massingill (Rob); first wife, Jane; six grandchildren, Brittany, Nathan, Joshua, Ryan, Owen, and Emme; stepsons, Kenny and David. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Florine; wife, Mary; and grandson, Ethan. Arrangements will be made at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ron’s name to Transitions Life Care.

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  • August 14, 2023

    I am so sorry to just notice Ron's obituary. He certified me long ago NAUI open water. We dived off NC some on Ed Wolf's Whipsaw on the John D Gill wreck. Long ago but I still treasure the memories. Ron was always such an upbeat friendly person who I considered a friend.

  • August 14, 2023

  • June 07, 2022

    I only learned today of Ron's passing. He was a member of a dance group in Raleigh and he was always so very kind to everyone. RIP, Ron.

  • May 17, 2021

    I was so sad to hear of Ron's passing. What a wonderful man. He helped so many fivers and friends. He will never be forgotten.

  • March 26, 2021

    Sad to hear of Ron's passing. I so enjoyed his company in Taiji classes over the years. RIP, Joe

  • March 23, 2021

    So very sorry to hear of Ron's death. We had a lot of fun times with him in dive trips. Rest In Peace Ron. Monty and Karen Brown

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