Loyd Thrasher

Loyd Thrasher, age 98, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Thelma Porter Thrasher; parents, Alvin and Zina Berry Thrasher; 2 brothers, 2 sisters.  He is survived by his sister, Ann Thrasher Jordan, Buford, GA; brother-in-law, Mr. Bonnie Roberts, Buford, GA; sister-in-law, Imogene Porter, Buford, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mr. Thrasher was born May 3, 1924 in Buford, GA.  He was a retired warehouse supervisor from the Water Department of Gwinnet County Government after 13 years of service.  He was a member of New Cannon Baptist Church, Lawrenceville, GA and served as a Deacon for 55 years.  Mr. Thrasher sung Tenor in multiple singing groups and loved the song “The Old Gospel”.  A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA with Rev. Michael Soop and Rev. Ronnie Thrasher officiating.  Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, GA.  A Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022  prior to the Service at the Funeral Home.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.