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Brian Allen Thurlow, 62, of Mocksville, passed away on Thursday August 19, 2021, at home after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. “Pike” as known for years, was a devoted family man, who thought the world of his wife and kids. Born October 10, 1958, He was one of 11 children, and predeceased by his parents, Forest and Lorraine Strout and Clarence JR Strout of West Poland, Maine.
Pike married his wife, Krista (Pfitzner) on October 12, 1996, and had two children, Bradley Dakota and Summer Rayne. He was employed by RSU 16 in Poland, ME for 15 years until he moved to NC in 2016. He loved the warm weather, NASCAR racing, playing and watching golf, long car rides and family trips.
Pike was predeceased by his sister, Donna Ring (Phil).
He is survived by his wife and children, Krista, Bradley and Summer, as well as his special dog, HANK, of Mocksville, NC, his in laws, Guenter and Gretchen Pfitzner, of Winston-Salem, NC, his brothers and sisters of Maine, Ricky Strout, Gary Thurlow, Jeff Thurlow, Darren Strout, Keith (Judy) Thurlow, Kim (Judy) Thurlow, Dana (Lisa) Thurlow, Vicki (Jan) Bisbee-Ward, Carla (Les) Stanton, Jeannine Sullivan, Lorrie (Steven) Emery, and tons of nieces and nephews and cousins!
The family will invite friends and family in North Carolina to call at their home in Mocksville on Sunday August 29 at 1pm, and will hold a Celebration of Life in Maine for his family in the near future.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Thurlow family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
William Apple says
Very sorry for your loss.
Carla Stanton says
My sweet brother Pike may you rest in peace, I know you’ll be with your heavenly family now and be well again. My condolences to all the family in N. Carolina, we all love you.
Lisa Thurlow says
Dana and I send are Condolence we are sorry for the Family we are going to miss are brother very much We Love You All Sending Hugs
Donna Hartzell says
So very sorry for your loss Krista and that of your children.
Love never dies it just takes on another dimension and he’ll be waiting for you there. God bless you in RIP Pike
Judy Thurlow says
Jeff,Kim and I send our condolences .Pike was a good husband, father, and brother and will be missed by us all .Rest in Peace Dear Brian till we meet again .Fly High with Angels
Kelley Bisbee says
Krista,
You are in my thoughts and prayers! Pike will forever live in our hearts and let the memories of the 25 years fill your heart! You and pike shared twenty five years together. Together you and pike have lived many different places and made many friends along the way, but Maine is always your home. Where you got married and had your babies. You have two awesome kids, that will forever remind you of him. I’m so lucky to not only call you my best friend but my aunt Krista as well. I love you girlfriend!! And I love you pickle I will always cherish our time, until we meet again! I love you!
Kel
paula knight says
ive known pike for a lot of years he has been a good friend to us all. im so glad i got to meet you and the children krista you all will be in my heart brian is with the angels now and he has a lot of friends up there to including my husband ben .love you all and i will see you when you come to maine
Vicki Bisbee Ward says
My dear brother could not have carried on so long if it wasn’t for the love and devotion of you Krista and the kids.I’m so thankful that he had such a good life while here on earth,he loved you all dearly.Until we meet again my beloved brother,you can rest now and be pain free,God bless the family,much love to you all.
Elaine Mickelown says
Sending my most heartfelt condolences to Krista and the entire family. While I only had the privilege of meeting Brian a couple times, the love for his family and just kind nature were so evident. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace but forever in your hearts and treasured memories.
Rhonda Wagner says
Krista, although I never met your husband. He sounds like a wonderful man. A family man who loved his wife, children and others. Your family will continue to be in my prayers. The Joy of the Lord is our/your strength! We all can give you well wishes but when the visits, phone calls, you’re not running around trying to take care of business and things began to settle down. Lean on your Heavenly Father and He’ll give you the peace and comfort you need. Although, we all mean well! We can’t give you what you really need or know what you and your children are really going through. HE does!
Lisa Perrin says
Krista,
Honestly, I just can’t express the level of sorrow I feel for you and the kids. I am thinking about you always and am just a call away.
Robert Martin says
So sorry for the loss of your husband. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chunda Teal says
May you know peace as you grieve the physical absence of your loved one; praying that your angels hold you close.
Michelle Kubisch says
Krista and family, we would like to send our most sincere condolences to you all. May the memories you keep help in your healing.
Your NC neighbors,
Mike, Sharon & Michelle.