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Donovan Thrash Obituary

Donovan James Thrash Donovan James Thrash, 8, born September 3, 2002 passed away on November 13, 2010 in an auto accident in Milwaukee WI. He is survived by his mother and step-father Sarah and Joseph Dandridge of Milwaukee, his father Karim Thrash of Battle Creek. Also survived by grandparents, Beverly and Dan Ainsworth and Beatrice Thrash all from Battle Creek, and Michael Marler of Sacramento, CA; great-grandparents Delores Peters, Leroy and Charlotte VanDenburg; aunt and uncle Chris and Mike McNees of Battle Creek and James and Tiffany Marler of Sacramento CA. He had several half-brothers, a half -sister, and several cousins. He attended Dudley School in Battle Creek until this year. Moved to Wisconsin in October this year. Services will be held at the Faith Baptist Church located at 13840 Helmer Road Battle Creek at 11a.m. November 27, 2010. Memorials to be made for the family thru the church. We love and will miss you very much.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Aysia Gamble

July 12, 2018

I love you... and you will NEVER be forgotten, i always knew you were a happy kid. You were my brother and i miss you all so much. I think about you 24/7, i wish you come to visit but its unfortunately impossible for that kind of wish to happen...... ugh, i remember when we would stay up all night just to play video games, how cool was that? You remember when you burned your mouth on the first day of school with ice hot cream, cause you thought it was tooth paste? LOL!!!! Jeez so many memories i would like to tell you that i remember but i know youve got to rest in paradise now..... RIP bubba. I love you

Williamson Family

December 17, 2011

You are never forgotten! We still love and miss you every day. I know you are in the safety of Gods embrace. But we still miss that smiley face. I know one day we will be together too, but until that day I will always think of you.

Bubba with his snowman ;)

Suzie McNees

February 10, 2011

Jim Read

December 24, 2010

What a tragic loss!~ Words cannot express my feelings enough, during moments like this. Such a beautiful child. I am so very sorry Beverly for your loss, and for the rest of the family!~ Much love, Jim

Paula Dixson

December 23, 2010

You always wore a smile on your face. You will always be my grandson in my heart and in my memories. I miss you very much. Grandma Paula

December 21, 2010

to my grandson, I know you were always mad at me for not having jewerly in the little box you gave me for chrismans in 2008. Since your mom has also passed and is now with you, I have her jewerly in your box that she had on at the time of hr accident. I will alwasy love and miss you. My boy!!! Love MA

Brooke Hayes

December 6, 2010

donovan &his mom lived with me for like a year; he was always full of energy. i will miss him so much. :/

jennifer mcmanus

December 5, 2010

We loved you coming to our house and playing with the boys, we miss you and deeply regret moving away and losing contact, you are in our memories and in pictures with cade, callen, and cole. We love you and miss you. Ron, jen, cade, callen, & cole mcmanus

Mz Dawn

December 1, 2010

I will really miss playing in those endless blonde curls when you came to school at Dudley,& I will always be your T.T Mz.Dawn.

liz lee

December 1, 2010

Sorry to hear about the loss of such a dear precious precious one like donovan. may the God of all comfort and tender mercies guide and protect you with much love and comfort at this most difficult time for your family.

kaitlynn gibson

November 30, 2010

Donovan was basicly my cousin, I will miss him.

November 23, 2010

Praying for strength & peace for the family. Donovan will be missed! God gained another angel.

Cathy Johnson

November 23, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 23, 2010

I am truly sorry for your lost. Donovan rode my bus and will be missed by Cathy Johnson bus 102 and all the children on the bus. He will be missed at Dudley by his friends.

The Spraggins Family

November 23, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

November 22, 2010

sorry for you child our prayers are with you

Kassandra Riede

November 22, 2010

I am truely sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers through this rough time.

The Sweets

November 22, 2010

Our deepest sympathy and prayers.

The Sweet Family

Tamara Jamierson

November 21, 2010

I am truly sorry about your loss. Donovan was a very nice child, always kind to everyone and I am honored to have had him as a student. I will keep you and your family in my prayers!

Mrs. Jamierson

Janice Marshall

November 21, 2010

Words cannot describe how sorry I am for this tragic loss. May God comfort you in His unfailing love and peace now and forever.

Williamson family

November 21, 2010

Donovan was such a sweet guy. He was in church with my son and daughter when my mother ran the class. We are all so devastated. My God give your family comfort and peace in this time of sorrow. Hold on to those precious memories. He truly will be missed by us.

Jolene Roberts

November 21, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

November 21, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss of your little angel. I send you my heartfelt prayers. The Lord blesses those who mourn. May he keep you continually in his care.

Denise Salters Smith

Doris McDevitt

November 21, 2010

We will pray for your family in this tragic loss. Knowing hat he is in the loving arms of our heavenly father may give you comfort. DKM

November 19, 2010

As a mother, my heart aches for you. I wish you light in the dark days ahead. May you find comfort in your happy memories.

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