George Thrash

SERVICES:  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 201311:00 A. M.MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPELVISITATION:  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2013 5:00 - 8:00 P. M.INTERMENT:  OCOBLA CEMETERYWITH MILITARY HONORSOFFICIATING:  REV. JOHN STEPHENS Mr. Thrash, 85, of Philadelphia, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at his home. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Bloomo community in Neshoba County. He was a longtime employee of Wells Lamont in Philadelphia and also farmed all of his life, working with both cattle and poultry. Mr. Thrash was a member of Ocobla Baptist Church and a member of the Cattlemen’s Association. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his daughter, Terri Patterson (Sherlon) of Philadelphia; son, Joey Thrash (Patsy) of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Erin Nowell (Barry) of Philadelphia, Lauren Thrash of Philadelphia, Shane Patterson (Dana) of Philadelphia, and Patrick Patterson (Lindsey) of Brandon; great-grandchildren, Addison Nowell, Brendan Nowell, and Oliver Patterson; sister, Ann Ogletree (Sidney) of Carthage and Helen Fulton (Billy Royce) of Philadelphia; brother, Leonard Thrash (Barbara) of Philadelphia; sister-in-law, Shirley Allen of Pearl; and several nieces, nephews, and their families. Mr. Thrash was preceded in death by his wife, Syble; parents, Jimmy and Mary Thrash; and twin brothers, Arlton and Carlton Thrash.Pallbearers were Doug Thrash, Brad Ogletree, Randy Thrash, Jimmy Thrash, James Fulton and Kent Warren.  Honorary pallbearers were Jim Horne, Bill Horne, Pete Horne and Greg Jackson.    "God give me work, till my life shall end.  And life, till my work is done." ...Epitaph of Winifred HolthyGod's word on "labor" - "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men."  Colossians 3:23