David Thrasher

GREENSBORO – David William Thrasher, 77, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Hospice of the Piedmont. David was born on March 16, 1942 in Virginia to the late Jay and Anita Pittman Thrasher.

He was a veteran of the US Navy, proudly serving his country as an LTJG officer on the USS Kitty Hawk.

David had a great sense of humor and could fix anything. He used his handyman talent to support his wife’s music ministry, building sets, and props whenever needed. David loved all genres of music and both he and his wife, Myra, passed down musical talents to their children. He was also a collector of cameras and had an impressive collection of model trains.

Surviving are his wife, Myra Thrasher; a son, James Thrasher (wife, Elesha); a daughter, Kimberly Dennings (husband, Mark); four grandchildren, Jaden and Rylan Thrasher, Ethan and Keira Dennings; one brother, Don Thrasher (wife, Phyllis); and many nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m.  Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel with Dr. Curt Dean officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois 60611.