Notes for REX DAVID THRASHER:

Son of Charles Clyde and Laura Beatrice (Hurst) Thrasher.
Born: November 4, 1911 in Denver, Worth County, Missouri.
Died: March 29, 2007 in Worth County Convalescent Center, Grant City, Worth County, Missouri.
Buried: April 2, 2007 in Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Denver, Worth County, Missouri.
Married: Betty Jones November 15, 1939 in Unknown.

OBITUARY
Rex D. Thrasher was born November 4, 1911, in Denver, Mo., to Clyde Thrasher and Laura Hurst Thrasher. He was 95 when he departed this life at the Worth County Convalescent Center.

Rex married Betty Jones on November 15, 1939, and to this union two children were born: David Thrasher, Higginsville, Mo. (wife Janis) and Linda Hibbs, Sheridan, Mo. (husband Larry). There are four grandchildren: Robin Straley, Omaha, Neb., Todd Hibbs, Sheridan, Mo.; Lori Patterson, West Plains, Mo.; and Kellie Bryson, Sedalia, Mo.; and eight great-grandchildren: Colton Hibbs, Tabitha Hibbs, Payton Hibbs, Logan Patterson, Cory Bryson, Heather Bryson, Alyssa Straley, and Rachel Straley.

He is survived by one sister, June Shook, and two brothers, Kermit Thrasher and Calvin Thrasher.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Jay Thrasher, and four sisters, Dale Brown, Fern Black, Doris Sweeney, and Dean Brower.

Rex was a farmer until 1957, when he moved his family to Grant City. He was the first custodian in the new Worth County School. After 20 years he retired but became restless and worked as a custodian at the Worth County Convalescent Center for another five years. When he received his first pacemaker, he made retirement permanent.

Rex was an avid gardener, fisherman, and hunter. His second home was the great outdoors. In garden season, people seldom left without some goodies from his garden. Tomatoes and cucumbers were two of his favorites.

Rex was a self-taught auctioneer and used to auction at the old-fashioned pie suppers. He could rattle off the prices with great speed. He was also a self-taught musician, playing the banjo, guitar, and harmonica for his own pleasure. One of his ways of relaxing was his music. Until just a few weeks ago, he could play a little tune on his harmonica.

It didn't matter what job he was doing, it was the best and done with perfection, whether shining a floor at the schoolhouse or planting a straight row in his garden. And how dare a weed try to grow in Rex Thrasher's garden. It just didn't happen.

Pride was part of his character. All his garden tools were cleaned, oiled, and hung right back where they belonged. Nothing was out of place in Rex's garden shed.

Rex's sweet tooth was tended by Betty's pies, cakes, and cookies. During an afternoon visit with him, one was usually offered a glass of tea, a cup of coffee, and some goodies and a good chat.

He loved hauling grain on the farm with son-in-law Larry. He and Larry worked many hours side-by-side until Rex was no longer able. Rex kept things moving and shaking.

Rex was a late-bloomer in the House of the Lord, being in his 70s when he accepted God as his Lord and Savior. He and Betty were in church every Sunday at the Assembly of God Church until he was no longer able to drive. As health and Father Time progressed, he enjoyed reading his Bible at home.

Rex will be missed by his family and friends. That twinkle in his eyes will always be remembered and treasured.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2007, at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City. Pastor Len Green officiated. Interment was in the Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Denver, Mo. Memorial may be given to the Worth County Convalescent Center, Grant City.