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Larry David Thrasher

Mr. Larry David Thrasher, Sr., 48, of Fayetteville, died April 13, 2009. Mr. Thrasher worked in sales and marketing at “Smithfield Food” for 14 years. He was also a personal trainer for “Thrasher Fitness”. He loved to work out and spend time with his kids.
Mr. Thrasher is survived by his wife of 15 years, Lucy Paxton Thrasher; daughter, Rachel Lauren Thrasher of Jonesboro; sons, Larry David “Lars” Thrasher, Jr. of Tallahassee, FL, David Scott Thrasher of Atlanta and Morgan Castleman Thrasher of Jonesboro; brother, Roger Lynn Thrasher, Jr. and his wife Carrie of Stockbridge; sister, Sondra Nadine McBride and her husband Randy of Birmingham, AL; and mother, Anne Rudine Simonds of Locust Grove.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the Fayetteville Chapel of Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Rhyse Stenner officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 135 Bradford Square, Ste. B, Fayetteville, GA 30215.

Carl J Mowell & Son, Fayetteville

Condolences

My Deepest Sympathy to Lucy, and the Family. David was a fine man, and loved by all who meet him. He will be greatly missed by the bodybuilding community, especially by me. Kenneth "DOC" Neely on 4/14/2009 at 12:49 PM

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS, I DID NOT KNOW DAVID, BUT ROGER USE TO ATTEND CHURCH WITH ME AT EAGLESLANDING FBC AND I ALSO WENT TO SCHOOL WITH BOTH AT STOCKBRIDGE. KEITH CRADDOCK on 4/14/2009 at 12:56 PM

We extend our most humble condolences to the Thrasher family. You are all, each one in our prayers. NEWHEALTH NUTRITION/NUTRAPLANET on 4/14/2009 at 1:29 PM

Lucy, My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I graduated with David from Stockbridge High in 78 and I'm thankful we had the opportunity to reconnect recently. He will be greatly missed. Debbie Jackson on 4/14/2009 at 1:51 PM

Please know that each of you are in our hearts and prayers each day. David will be missed more than words can express. Amanda and Scott Gilbert on 4/14/2009 at 2:00 PM

Lucy, Morgan, Lars, Lauren & David Scott-Our prayers are with each of you during this time. David was an awesome man and a wonderful friend to our family. He will forever live in our hearts. Skip, Regina, Victoria and Alexandra Larvie on 4/14/2009 at 3:04 PM

Lucy and the Family, please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Philip and Erica Howard on 4/14/2009 at 3:24 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you Lucy and Morgan. It was a great privledge to work with and for you and David. Dawn Davis on 4/14/2009 at 3:31 PM

Lucy, Sue and I just wanted to express our deepest sympathies. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Harry Lee Rowden on 4/14/2009 at 4:48 PM

Please know my heart goes out to you and Morgan and the family. Valerie Akin on 4/14/2009 at 5:22 PM

Lucy, Varner's and my thougths and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. David was an exceptional employee at Gold's Gym, and a friend. We miss him. J.D. and Varner Holmes on 4/14/2009 at 5:43 PM

Lucy, Daivd has been such an inspiration to so many people and for many different reasons and he will be missed greatly. May God comfort you through the difficult time and bring peace to you. Barbara Tyree Bruce Barbara Tyree Bruce on 4/14/2009 at 5:44 PM

Lucy, David was a great fighter. His attitude when he found out he had cancer was a lesson in fortitude. He always treated me with repsect. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Deepest condolenses, Morris "Mo" Pavlofsky Morris "Mo" Pavlofsky on 4/14/2009 at 5:51 PM

Lucy and the family, my deepest sympathies for you loss. In the short time that I knew David, he never hesitated to give of himself. He will truly be missed by myself and many others. John Cannady on 4/14/2009 at 6:01 PM

Lucy, Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine what you are going through but I do know that our God is an awesome God and he will see you through this very difficult time. May he give you the strength, comfort and peace you need right now! Love in Christ, Rene Gibson Rene Gibson on 4/14/2009 at 7:22 PM

Lauren, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. My god be with you and your brothers. Bill and Anne Cloy on 4/14/2009 at 7:33 PM

Larry and I were very close in highSchool. I recently had connected back with him and it seemed like I was having trouble getting through. I wish you all the prayers of protection in this time of sadness. My heart is with you. I wish I could come to the Funeral Service. I will try. This new is very hard for me> I considered Larry a very good friend. He was I am sure as good a husband and Father as he was my friend. May God hold you in his arms. Gordon Moore on 4/14/2009 at 8:39 PM

our prayers are with you in this time of need. Rusty Adams on 4/14/2009 at 9:19 PM

Lucy, words cannot express the sorrow we feel and how much David meant to our family (including my sisters). He was so inspirational to so many people and will be missed by so many!! We are praying for you and Morgan (and the entire family). May God give you the strength and peace that only He can provide. We love you! Jon, Kathy, Ryan, Chad and Kali Gloer Kathy Gloer on 4/15/2009 at 8:40 AM

Lucy and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord bless and comfort you in these difficult times. David will always be an inspiration to all of us at Smithfield. Don & Emma Childers on 4/15/2009 at 12:40 PM

Lucy, we are so sorry to hear about David, our prayers are with you through this tough time. God Bless! Jan & Tyler Simpson on 4/15/2009 at 2:03 PM

Lucy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We truly are sorry for your loss. David was an amazing man and I know he will be missed. May God be with you! Hope and Josh Morgan on 4/16/2009 at 7:42 PM

Lucy - We were so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Although we did not know David, if you chose to give him your heart, he must of been one hell of a good man. Know that you always have an open door at our home. All our positive thoughts are with you and your family. Love, your cousin, Chris Colgan Chris and Marilyn Colgan on 4/18/2009 at 12:48 PM

David was a great encourager and obviously a great asset to the fitness industry. Although I did not get to meet him in person, he made a great impression. Our family has Lucy and loved ones in thoughts and prayers. Cathryn Marshall on 4/18/2009 at 7:03 PM

Lucy and Morgan, I am so sorry for the sudden loss of David. David was a great man with many inspirations. He will be very sadly missed by so many people. He always enjoyd working with him at the gyms and then seeing everyone at Chick-fil-A. He will be remembered. Sincerely in my prayers. Meredith Carlson Acevedo on 4/21/2009 at 3:30 PM

Lucy and family, My heart goes out to you! I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Debbie Garman Atkins on 10/12/2009 at 11:20 PM

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