Birmingham, Alabama
THRASHER, EMMETT BRUCE age 86 of Trussville passed away on July 22, 2013. He retired in 1986 from the United Steelworkers of America. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a member of Pinson United Methodist Church and past President of East Lake Lion's Club. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Read MoreI remember some years ago I was about to leave my house (to go out to dinner I think) when the phone rang. The voice announced "I'm Emmett B. Thrasher from Trussville, AL". Turns out he was a hawbottom Johnson family cemetery descendant and somehow found me. I was taking care of the cemetery at the time (11 years in all). We had a delightful conversation and I am sad to hear of his passing.
Edie Eader
Edie Eader
November 13, 2013 | Frederick, MD
I was only able to speak with Bruce a few times in the last couple of years. He will remain my mentor in the labor movement. His leadership in the USWA organizing efforts at the Newport News Shipyard marks one of the great successes in the past 4 decades. It was Bruce who made all the difference. Aside from my committment to the labor movement as an attorney, particularly the UMWA and current President Trumka, it was Bruce who exposed me to the art of negotiations and taught me the meaning...
Robert Stropp
August 01, 2013 | Washington DC, DC
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Thrasher. He was a customer of mine at my flower shop and I remember him as being a very nice man and always doing for others.
My sympathy to the family.
Shirley Carmack
July 26, 2013 | Morris, AL
I'm so sorry for your loss and your family. God bless.
anne dunigan
July 25, 2013 | Arlington, TX
