Robert Reade (Sonny) Thruston, III

Notes:

MILITARY DATA
Service: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: W1
Rank: Warrant Officer
ID No: W3151978
MOS: 062B: Helicopter Pilot, Utility and Light Cargo Single Rotor
Length Service: 04
Unit: 117TH AHC, 145TH AVN BN, US ARMY SPT CMD VIETNAM, MACV

CASUALTY DATA
Start Tour: 09/15/1964
Incident Date: 12/18/1964
Casualty Date: 12/18/1964
Age at Loss: 24
Location: Khanh Hoa Province, South Vietnam
Remains: Body recovered
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Helicopter - Pilot
Casualty Detail: Air loss or crash over land

NOTES FROM THE VIETNAM MEMORIAL WALL

Panel 01E Line 077

Bob,
You had a generous heart and the best spirit. You came back in my memories and we are still great friends. I still have a photo of the car you helped me buy that we drove from Ft Wolters to Ft Rucker.
See you again one of these days. You were a good pilot.
Posted by: Major E Weber, CW5 Ret
Email: airborne@planetmajor.com
Relationship: We served together
Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Bob was killed flying a recon just west of Nha Trang that morning. I was left seat. He was right.
Posted by: P.Cary Shelton
Email: pcaryshelton@gmail.com
Relationship: We served together
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

This ship and crew had been TDY to Ban Me Thuot prior to this mission. I was the CE on this ship. We had flown to Nha Trang. We had an ARVN General and an ARVN Captain as passengers plus two US Army LTCs. The mission was to recon the area around the base. We had just taken off. I'd estimate we were about 2 miles from the airbase and still at a low altitude. A single 45 caliber round came through the windshield and hit WO1 Thruston in the head and killed him immediately. It removed part of his head and his flight helmet. WO1 Phillip C. Shelton took control of aircraft and landed back at Nha Trang. Recounted by CE E5 Robert K. Paik. [Taken from vhpa.org]
Posted by:
Email: wkillian@smjuhsd.org
Relationship:
Friday, November 26, 2010

Philip Shelton
pcaryshelton@gmail.com
His Co-Pilot 18 Dec 1964
10205 Locklies Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 USA
Saluting Bob
Let the record state that we did not crash-close-but I flew the Huey back to Nha Trang after he was killed. Bob was the only casualty amongst a crew of 4 plus 4 pax.
Aug 2, 2011


Buried:
Memorial with obituary and military records:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=74347923

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Robert R Thruston
Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Ware, Gloucester, Virginia
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert R Thruston 50
Caroline Z Thruston 42
Emily L Thruston 19
Sarah R Thruston 18
Robert R Thruston 15
Jacquelin F Thruston 11
Stephen F Thruston 8
Virginia C Thruston 6
Giles B Thruston 5

1940 Census
Name: Robert Thruston
Age: 28
Estimated birth year: abt 1912
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Grafton, York, Virginia
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Magnolia, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Magnolia, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Truck Driver
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $10
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 20
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 20
Income: $500
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Thruston 28
Beatrice Thruston 29

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Robert Reade Thruston Jr
SSN: 224031200
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 May 1914
Birth Place: Clopton, Virginia
Father Name: Robert R Thruston
Mother Name: Caroline Oliver
Death Date: 12 Jun 1989
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as ROBERT READE THRUSTON JR; 21 Jun 1989: Name listed as ROBERT R THRUSTON

Buried:
Memorial:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=74348044&ref=acom

Probably he is buried in Fairfax Memorial Park, where his wife is buried.

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Robert R Thruston
Death Date: 12 Jun 1989
Death Place: Fairfax Co. Va

Social Security Death Index
Name: Robert R. Thruston
SSN: 224-03-1200
Last Residence: 22030 Fairfax, Fairfax City, Virginia
BORN: 2 May 1914
Died: 12 Jun 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Robert married Beatrice Virginia Rowe 29 Aug 1939, Staunton, VA. Beatrice (daughter of Amos Sylvester Rowe and Sadie Frances Nicely) was born 15 Nov 1919, Augusta Co. VA; died 14 May 2014, Waynesboro, VA; was buried , Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax, Fairfax Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 Census
Name: Beatrice VA Rowe
Age: 3 months
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Riverheads, Augusta, Virginia
Street: Lofton
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Amus R Rowe
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Sadie F Rowe
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Amus R Rowe 36
Sadie F Rowe 32
Louard B Rowe 9
Adelia M Rowe 7
Elsie I Rowe 5
Ralph N Rowe 2 years 9 months
Beatrice VA Rowe 3 months

1940 Census
Name: Beatrice Thruston
Age: 29
Estimated birth year: abt 1911
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Grafton, York, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Augusta, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Augusta, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert Thruston 28
Beatrice Thruston 29

OBITUARY

Beatrice Virginia Rowe Thruston Moyer, formerly of 11500 Warren Lane, Fairfax, passed from this life on May 14, 2014.

Bea was predeceased by her husband, Robert Reade Thruston Jr., and their children, Robert Reade (Sonny) Thruston III and Constance Marie Thruston. Family members include sons, David Michael Thruston of Galveston, Texas, and Phillip Rowe Thruston of Fairfax. Bea also was predeceased by her second husband, James Lewis Moyer of 433 Albemarle Ave., Staunton.

Bea was born Nov. 15, 1919, in Lofton. She was the daughter of the late Amos (Mike) Sylvester Rowe and Sadie Frances Nicely Rowe. Beatrice was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Deceased family members include brothers, Leonard, Ralph, David and Joe Rowe, and sisters Marie Rowe Campbell, Irene Rowe Bartley and Edith Rowe Anderson.

Bea's journey through Alzheimer's was made easier by the love and care of so many wonderful people. May all of the kind gestures and loving care be returned to each of the people who made the last four year's of Bea's life so special.

There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2014, at Fairfax Memorial Park, located at 9902 Braddock Road in Fairfax.

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy, when skies are grey. You'll never know dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away."


Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Beatrice Rowe Thruston Moyer
Death Date: 14 May 2014
Death Place: Waynesboro, VA

Notes:

Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Beatrice Virginia Rowe
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1920
Marriage Date: 29 Aug 1939
Marriage Place: Staunton, Virginia
Registration Place: Augusta, Virginia
Father: Amos S Rowe
Mother: Sadie Nicely
Spouse: Robert Reade Thruston
Spouse Gender: Male
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 25
Spouse Father: Robert Reade Thruston
Spouse Mother: Caroline Olive

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Amos S Rowe
Age: 15
Birth Date: Mar 1885
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Moffetts Creek, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Amos Rowe
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Susan S Rowe
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Amos Rowe 62
Susan S Rowe 53
Alvin W Rowe 16
Amos S Rowe 15
Pearle M Rowe 11

1940 Census
Name: Amos S Rowe
Age: 56
Estimated birth year: abt 1884
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Riverhead, Augusta, Virginia
Street: Road 667
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Riverhead, Augusta, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House, Augusta, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Occupation: Carpenter
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1500
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 25
Income: $360
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Amos S Rowe 56
Sadie F Rowe 52
Joseph Rowe 17
Daniel Rowe 15
Edith Rowe 11

He was enumerated twice, when he was visiting his son.

1940 Census
Name: Amos S Rowe
Age: 55
Estimated birth year: abt 1885
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Father
Home in 1940: Waynesboro, Augusta, Virginia
Street: Charlotte Avenue
House Number: 253
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Augusta, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Augusta, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Occupation: Carpenter
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 0
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Ralph N Rowe 23
Cecil L Rowe 22
Amos S Rowe 55


Birth:
World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Amos Sylvester Rowe
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1884
Birth Place: Augusta, Virginia
Residence: Warwick, Virginia
Race: White

Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Amos S Rowe
SSN: 224168408
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1884
Birth Place: Augusta CO, Virginia
Claim Date: 7 May 1951
Type of Claim: Life Claim
Notes: 03 Dec 1976: Name listed as AMOS S ROWE

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=55652667

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Amos Sylvester Rowe
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 76
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1884
Death Date: 10 Dec 1960
Death Place: Augusta, Virginia
Registration Date: 23 Dec 1960
Father: Amos Sylvester Rowe
Mother: Susan Nuckols
Spouse: Sadie Frances Nicely Rowe

Amos married Sadie Frances Nicely 28 Jul 1909, Rockbridge Co. VA. Sadie (daughter of Joseph Nathan Nicely and Mary E. McClung) was born 09 Dec 1887, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 23 Apr 1981, Augusta Co., VA; was buried , Mount Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery, Steeles Tavern, Augusta Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: S F Nicely
Age: 11
Birth Date: Dec 1888
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Buffalo, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: J N Nicely
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mary E Nicely
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
J N Nicely 44
Mary E Nicely 42
Lezzie J Nicely 16
Charles H Nicely 15
J L Nicely 13
S F Nicely 11
Sidney W Nicely 10
Thomas L Nicely 8
Guy C Nicely 6
Nathan M Nicely 1

1920 Census
Name: Sadie F Rowe
Age: 32
Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Riverheads, Augusta, Virginia
Street: Lofton
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Amus R Rowe
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Amus R Rowe 36
Sadie F Rowe 32
Louard B Rowe 9
Adelia M Rowe 7
Elsie I Rowe 5
Ralph N Rowe 2 years 9 months
Beatrice VA Rowe 3 months

1930 Census
Name: Francis Rowe
Birth Year: abt 1888
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Riverheads, Augusta, Virginia
Street address: Pine Road
Age at First Marriage: 22
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Mike Rowe 46
Francis Rowe 42
Marie Rowe 18
Irene Rowe 16
Ralph Rowe 13
Beatrice Rowe 11
Joseph Rowe 8
David Rowe 5
Edith Rowe 1 year 2 months

1940 Census
Name: Sadie F Rowe
Respondent: Yes
Age: 52
Estimated birth year: abt 1888
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Riverhead, Augusta, Virginia
Street: Road 667
House Number: 136
Inferred Residence in 1935: Riverhead, Augusta, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House, Augusta, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Household Members:
Name Age
Amos S Rowe 56
Sadie F Rowe 52
Joseph Rowe 17
Daniel Rowe 15
Edith Rowe 11


Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Sadie Rowe
SSN: 226-92-8818
Last Residence: 24472 Raphine, Rockbridge, Virginia
BORN: 9 Dec 1887
Died: Apr 1981
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1973)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=55652831&ref=acom

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Sadie Rowe
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 93
Birth Date: 9 Dec 1887
Death Date: 23 Apr 1981
Death Place: Raphine, Augusta County, Virginia
Registration Date: 30 Apr 1981
Father: Joseph Nicely
Mother: Elizabeth Mcclung
Spouse: Amos Rowe

Notes:

Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
Name: Sadie Frances Nicely
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1888
Birth Place: Rockbridge
Marriage Date: 28 Jul 1909
Marriage Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia
Father: Jos. N. Nicely
Mother: Mary E. Nicely
Spouse: Amos Sylvester Rowe
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 25
Birth Date: 1884
Birth Place: Augusta Co.
Father: Amos Rowe
Mother: Susan Rowe
FHL Film Number: 33798

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: J N Nicely
Age: 44
Birth Date: Nov 1855
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Buffalo, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E Nicely
Marriage Year: 1883
Years Married: 17
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
J N Nicely 44
Mary E Nicely 42
Lezzie J Nicely 16
Charles H Nicely 15
J L Nicely 13
S F Nicely 11
Sidney W Nicely 10
Thomas L Nicely 8
Guy C Nicely 6
Nathan M Nicely 1


OBITUARY

Rockbridge County News; 18 Mar 1937

Joseph Nathan Nicely died at his home on Upper Buffalo on Sunday the 14th in his 82nd year. He leaves to mourn his loss 5 brothers, John, James, Charles, William and Douglas Nicely; 3 sisters Mrs. Mary Morris, Mrs. Sallie Clark and Mrs. Charles Hickman. He leaves also 6 sons, Charles, Lee, Sidney, Guy, Nathan and Alva Nicely and one daughter Mrs. Sadie Rowe of Greenville, Va. There are also 35 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. His funeral was held in the Oxford church on Monday at 3 p.m. ....He was laid to rest beside his wife who died 16 years ago. A large crowd gathered to pay their respects to a good neighbor and a true friend.


Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo, and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=101404387

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Jos N Nicely
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 81
Birth Date: 18 Nov 1855
Birth Place: Allegheny Co. VA
Death Date: 14 Mar 1937
Death Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
Registration Date: 15 Mar 1937
Father: John Nicely

Joseph married Mary E. McClung 15 Feb 1883, Rockbridge Co. VA. Mary (daughter of Samuel Wallace McClung and Elizabeth Heiser) was born 10 Sep 1858, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 16 Apr 1921, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Oxford Presbyterian Cemetery, Lexington, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 Census
Name: Mary E Mcclung
Age in 1870: 12
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Lexington
Value of Real Estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
S W Mcclung 42
Elizabeth A Mcclung 28
Benj S Mcclung 9
Mary E Mcclung 12
William H Mcclung 6
Harriet F Mcclung 4

1900 Census
Name: Mary E Nicely
Age: 42
Birth Date: Sep 1858
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Buffalo, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: J N Nicely
Marriage Year: 1883
Years Married: 17
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 8
Mother: How many children: 8
Household Members:
Name Age
J N Nicely 44
Mary E Nicely 42
Lezzie J Nicely 16
Charles H Nicely 15
J L Nicely 13
S F Nicely 11
Sidney W Nicely 10
Thomas L Nicely 8
Guy C Nicely 6
Nathan M Nicely 1

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=101404513&ref=acom

Notes:

Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
Name: Mary E. Mcclung
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Age: 24
Birth Date: 1859
Birth Place: Rockbridge
Marriage Date: 15 Feb 1883
Marriage Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia
Father: Saml. W. Mcclung
Mother: E.A. Mcclung
Spouse: Jos. M. Nicely
FHL Film Number: 33797