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George Thrash Sr.

1930 - 2023

George Thrash Sr. obituary, 1930-2023, Gary, IN

BORN

1930

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Powell-Coleman Funeral Home

3200 W 15th Ave

Gary, Indiana

George Thrash Obituary

George Thrash, Sr. was born on February 4, 1930, in Selma, AL to Rosetta Smith and Rance Thrash. He was the first of 3 children. He quietly departed this life on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, IN. He leaves to cherish his memories seven (7) daughters, Hazel (Otis) Johnson, Doris (Lee) Jennings, Catherine Thrash, Vickie (Perry) Freeman (Bynum), LaSonya Hamblin, Teresa Hamblin, and Donna (Thomas) Hayden. Two (2) sons, Ronald (Vickey) Thrash, and Craig Thrash. Three (3) stepchildren, Hattie Pearl, Lacy, and Barbara (Lucious) Lyons. One brother John Thrash. One bonus son Oscar Ash. A host of grandkids, great-grandkids, great great –grandkids, and one great great great-grandchild. Plus, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. All Services Saturday. June 3, 2023, Wake 9:30 a.m., Funeral 11:00 a.m. at Christian Valley Baptist Church, 1910 Adams St., Gary, In. Burial Evergreen Cemetery Hobart, In. Professional Services Rendered by Powell Coleman Funeral Home.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2023.

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John & Elnora (Garmon) James & John (Sonny) Garmon

June 7, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Club Aramis Inc.

June 3, 2023

Our Deepest condolences to Ronald and family.

Cendee Pierre

June 2, 2023

My deepest condolences. I will miss your wonderful deep laughter and smile. Rest easy.

Emma Poston

June 1, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Barbara Roberts

June 1, 2023

Sending my deepest condolences to the family during this trying time. Mr George will always be in my memory. May he rest well

Melanie Bryant

June 1, 2023

My Sincere Condolences To The Thrash Family

Cynthia Spencer

June 1, 2023

On behalf of the WSH Class of 87, we extend our deepest sympathies to our classmate, Lisa Jennings Artison and family. May God comfort you at this time.

Scott

June 1, 2023

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

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Wake

9:30 a.m.

Christian Valley Baptist Church

1910 Adams St., Gary, IN

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3

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Christian Valley Baptist Church

1910 Adams St., Gary, IN

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Powell-Coleman Funeral Home

3200 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN 46404

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