John Robert (JR) Threats

life story

Proud Veteran and Man of Faith

John Robert Threats (JR) was a kind man with a very big heart. He was first and foremost a Man of God. He was born the oldest of 16 children to Mary Lucille Murray Threats and Dennis Threats in Renfro, Georgia, on July 11th, 1926, and died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 29th, 2022.

He is survived by his son John Threats Jr, his second wife, Mary E. Lillard-Threats, and her children: Deborah Durkot, Robert Lillard and Kim Lillard-Neisen. He is also survived by his five brothers: Dennis Threats, John William Threats, George Threats, Nathaniel Threats and Jerry Threats, and his five sisters: Rose Boynton, Mary Tate, Ethie Hogan, Yukari Latimer, and Laura Edney. Along with multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Threats, his brothers: Robert, Bob, James, Charlie, and his sister Floria.

The Celebration of Life for JR will be held at Our Savior's Church- 8209 Zane Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN. The visitation will be on Friday, August 5th, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Service will be held Saturday, August 6th, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. A light luncheon will be served following the service.