Mr. Johnie James Thorpe, better known as J.J., age 49 of Winfield passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his residence. J.J. was born in Jasper, Alabama on November 3, 1973 to Johnie Wayne Byars and Janet Thorpe. He attended Walker County High School and was employed with various area mobile home plants throughout the years. In his spare time J.J. enjoyed camping, being outdoors, music, Marvel Comics, playing video games, and spending time with his children.
J.J. is survived by his wife, Lana Webster Thorpe, children, Nicolas Thorpe (Katie), Chris Thorpe, Emily Thorpe, and Willow Thorpe, mother, Janet Thorpe, brothers, Dwayne Thorpe (Kathryn), Shane Thorpe, Frankie Byars, and Patrick Byars, sister, Norma Byars, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
J.J. was preceded in death by his father Johnie Byars.
A memorial service for Mr. Thorpe will be held on Thursday, August 3rd at 3:00 p.m. from the Whites Chapel Church of Christ.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Thorpe family.
