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1951 - 2013
 Jordan Thrall, 61, passed away on April 10, 2013. He was born on May 31, 1951 in Odessa, Texas to Everett and Dodie (Chambers) Thrall. Everett was employed by Phillips 66 and the family moved to Venezuela, when Jordan was 4 years old. During his life, Jordan lived, with his family,, in Egypt, Norway and Tehran, Iran. He graduated High School at the Tehran American School in 1969, and attended Park College in Kansas City and the University of Denver. Jordans professional career in the oil industry took him to Rotterdam, Holland; England, Indonesia and Libya.
In 1981, he married Rosanne (Royal) in Lake Tahoe, California. In 1985, they started their own business, Hill Country Art Tile, in Comfort. In 1993, they moved to Center Point and continued their business there until 2008.
Jordan loved music, animals and travel. He had the opportunity to see many places across the world and had wonderful stories about his trips. He had a great respect for other cultures and a vast appetite for knowledge. He died listening to his favorite music playing at his bedside.
His life was lived with integrity, dignity, and honor and it was an honor and privilege to know him.
Jordan is survived by his wife of 32 years Rosanne Thrall of Center Point; mother Dodie Nail and husband Ed of Kerrville; a loving extended family, aunts, cousins, and friends and by special friends Kris and Jessica Todd of Houston. Jordan was preceded in death by his father Everett Thrall and his beloved black lab Gus.
The family invites you to send condolences to www.timeformemory.com/wrights or www.wrightsfuneral parlor.net All arraignments are under the care of WRIGHTS FUNERAL PARLOR of Kerrville.
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There are currently 8 condolences.
The Pahana
Saturday February 20, 2016 at
6:39 PM
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I never knew Jordan, but I found a neat ceramic tile in a thrift store in Southaven, MS. It is titled "Buckskin Robe" and signed Thrall '87. I love my little piece of art (my Tiponi). When I go to Third Mesa in AZ to meet the Hopi, I will take my treasure along with me.
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Bill Spring
Tuesday September 9, 2014 at
1:10 PM
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I new Jordan Thrall at the University of Denver. Jordan had the room next to mine in the freshman dorm. Jordan had come to Denver from Tehran, Iran where he had been at the American school. I remember his stories about the streets of Tehran. I owe my love rock music to Jordan Thrall. The year was 1969 and Jordan had a roomful of vinyl albums we would play in lieu of our studies. Jordan listened to what was on the cutting-edge of music and what became considered the Golden Age of rock music, still played on the radio today.... Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues, Leon Russell, Jethro Tull, The Who, Santana, Yes, Traffic, Led Zeppelin and countless others.
Jordan asked if I would room with him sophomore year, and we rented an apartment in downtown Denver, but halfway through the year Jordan told me his parents wanted him to go to college in Kansas City.
Some 40 years later I had a premonition having lost touch with him, and so I tried to find Jordan. I did a search and tracked him to a company in the tile business in Texas. I called numerous times, but there was never any answer. One day about two years ago a girl answered the phone, and I explained I was trying to find the Jordan Thrall that went to the University of Denver. She told me the Jordan Thrall she knew, did not attend the University of Denver, and so I abandoned my search. I was never able to re-connect with him, but now I've read this obituary and I'm happy to know the music never left him. He died as I knew him ....listening to his music.
Bill Spring
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Leah & Sam Gayler
shewolf_62@yahoo.com
Friday April 26, 2013 at
12:25 PM
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We're so sorry for your loss. He was a kind , friendly man. Sheba and both of us will miss him a lot. If you need anything we're right next door, so don't be shy asking for help.
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Rhonda Henson
rhondahenson58@gmail.com
Tuesday April 23, 2013 at
3:36 PM
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Dodie and Rosanne, there are no words sufficient to express my deepest sympathies. I know there will be a void in your lives only to be filled by the wonderful memories you both have of the wonderful man that Jordan was! Sending love and prayers to you both.
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Al Zirkel
Thursday April 18, 2013 at
8:59 AM
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Rosanne, you have been in my thoughts and prayers - I have been awed by your impressive strenght as you cared for Jordan during this difficult time. Love, Al
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Douglas and Phyllis Garey
Wednesday April 17, 2013 at
8:15 PM
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Dear Rosanne, Dodie and Family,
Jordan will be so missed, but so well-remembered by Douglas and I. We feel your loss deeply. Jordan was a presence, with such quiet intelligence and unique humor, and so willing to lend a hand where needed. We feel so grateful to have known him. We love you, and are here for you. Sincerely, Douglas and Phyllis Garey
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Layne Roach
Wednesday April 17, 2013 at
8:55 AM
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Rosanne, I have been praying for strength for you, though I have only known y'all for a short time, I saw a specialness in your lovely husband Jordan and feel you are a gem of a person as well. His life was too short, but I feel blessed to cross paths with you and him. Love and strength.
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Roxana Ballard
ballardrox@stx.rr.com
Tuesday April 16, 2013 at
11:36 AM
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Roseanne,
I am so sorry to hear about Jordan's passing. I know you will miss him very much and I pray for God to comfort you and his family. Love you and miss you-your cousin, Roxana
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