Notification of Passing

Early Sunday morning, John Wells Trowery III, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Coatesville, PA, in the presence of his family, passed away at his residence. He was 94 years old.

Beginning

John Wells Trowery III was born on September 26, 1930, on Whiteland Avenue in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, to the late John Wells Trowery II and Goldie Louise Mullen Trowery Alston. John was the eldest son and 4th in line of 18 children. He loved his family dearly. From a young age, John was taught the values of love, protection, providing, and teaching principles that guided him throughout his life.

He attended elementary schools in Downingtown and Coatesville, PA, advancing to the 8th grade before leaving school to help support and care for his siblings. Though his formal education ended early, John's work ethic, ingenuity, and dedication carried him through a remarkable life of service and entrepreneurship.

Life's Work

John held numerous jobs that showcased his mechanical skills and tireless drive. He worked for Ed Daley Construction, digging holes for TVs, Reading Railroad, and Pennsylvania Railroad, working on railroad tracks. He also worked at the VA Hospital in Coatesville, serving in the kitchen, and the State of Pennsylvania, digging holes and making cut-throughs through mountains.

His mechanical expertise led him to own John's Car Clinic in Coatesville, PA, specializing in mechanical work on automobiles. He eventually moved to Pittsburgh, where he hauled gravel in a truck that he built himself. His career later evolved into business ownership. He became the owner of Mr. T's Restaurant, the Satin Inn, and later the owner of the Uptown Cafe before retiring.

Family and Loved Ones

John was a devoted family man and the eldest son in his family. He helped raise his siblings and later extended his love and care to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Wells Trowery I, Harriet Douglas Trowery, William Mullen Sr., Goldie Washington Mullen; parents, John Wells Trowery II and Goldie Lousie Mullen Trowery Alston; his stepfather, Joseph Alston; wife Carolyn C. Forte Trowery; and siblings: Josephine Alston, Arlene Alston, Alice Ingram, Mary Roggerson, Sylvia Stuart, Goldie Trowery London Suber Tyler, Herbert Trowery Sr., Gibson Trowery Sr., William Trowery Sr., Thomas Trowery Sr., Jerry Alston Sr., Martin Trowery Sr.; children: John Wells Trowery IV, Jamarrow Wells Trowery Sr., Kevin Eugene Trowery Sr., Chiquita Inez Trowery and Ronald James Marshall.

Left to mourn him are his children: Evangelist Glyna K. Turner Ferguson (Elder Jay), Ethel Henderson, Glen Marshall (Kim), Terrence Green, French's Garland (Montu ), Pastor Sonia Murray (Pastor Calvin), Jonathan Trowery (Jamella), Maurice Forte (Deborah), Marpessa Moore (Christopher), Shawn Hawkins (Albert), Tiana Dantzler, Nathaniel Taylor Sr. (Jamie), and Christopher Trowery (Latoya).

He also leaves to mourn him, siblings: Frederick Trowery Sr. (Adrienne), Elizabeth Lebron (Feliciano), Joseph Trowery Sr. (Gwendolyn), Cleo Alston (Doris), and Richard Trowery Alston (Paulette).

He also had a host of over 279 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great-grandchildren, including those he helped raise: Raiesha, Charelle, Dontae, Nyiesha, and Diana.

Character and Hobbies

In his youth, John developed mechanical skills under his father's guidance and shared them with his brothers and sons. He had a determination to complete any project he worked on, and if you interrupted his concentration, you would sure enough know about it. His love of cooking and feeding others came from assisting both parents in the kitchen. He could make a meal from anything, and it was always delicious. When you came to the Old Man's house, there was always a meal on the stove, piling your plate up, and you were full when you left because you couldn't get up until it was gone. John didn't just cook- he prepared a meal with love, and watching others eat brought him joy. Food was his language, nourishing his soul.

He took pride in his appearance with a deep appreciation for fashion and hygiene (cologne). He found joy in watching boxing as we knew him for his quick fists- quicker comeback, and never walking away from a challenge. He had a love for music (jazz, R&B, gospel, and country), gambling (cards), visiting the casino, grocery shopping- were the employs knew who he was on a first name bases, and reflecting on the "good old days" in which he shared stories with his family and of course we all know he was quite a ladies man.

John was a strong, firm, and affectionate man—a protector with a deep love for those he held close at heart. His presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

The funeral service is planned for 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Second Baptist Worship Center, 857 Lumber St, Coatesville, PA. A viewing will be held from 8:00 AM until the start of the service. The committal and interment will be in Rolling Memorial Park, West Chester, PA.

Family and friends may share condolences through the guestbook link on this memorial page. All are welcome to light a candle in his memory.

Flower arrangements may be delivered to the funeral home on the morning of the service. The flower theme color is blue.