Charles Thrash

THRASH, Mr. Charles Edward "Chuck" - Age 50, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, MI. Family hour 10AM Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11AM, Pastor Daniel Bowman officiating. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10AM Wednesday. Mr. Thrash will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Tuesday. Mr. Charles “Chuck” Edward Thrash was born March 3, 1959 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Mae Alice Wiggins and Charlie Thrash. On April 15, 2009, Charles lost his hard-fought 10-month battle with lung cancer. Charles was a dedicated loving husband, father, and was a friend to anybody in need. He was a graduate of Northwestern High School where he played football and ran track. After graduating, Charles served in the U.S. Army and attended Jordan College. Charles was a very talented musician and played the electric guitar in his band. He enjoyed listening to music and is well known for his love of Parliament and Funkadelic. Charles loved working with computers and was a Certified Computer Technician. He loved throwing barbecues and bonfires at his home with his family and friends. Charles also enjoyed going out to the movie theater and watching sci-fi, action and adventure movies. He was very proud of all his children and cherished the time he spent playing with his grandchildren. Charles was very laid back and welcoming of everyone he met. He was always optimistic, and had a smile that lit up the room. Charles is loved by everyone who knew him and he will be deeply missed. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Gladys Thrash; daughter, Shayla Thrash; 2 sons, Devon Taylor and Terrence Robinson; 4 step children, Virginia Roman, Jacque Roman, Evette (Mario) Mendoza and Jessie Roman; grandchildren, Dominic Robinson, Keira Robinson, Evan Taylor, Aden Hernandez and Selena Miller; parents, Mae Alice (Leonardo) Grant, and Charlie Thrash; sister, Arrita “Lynn” Pruitt; 3 brothers, Billy Wiggins, Christopher (Rene) Pool and Robert “BJ” Pruitt; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and friends. Mr. Thrash was preceded in death by his brother, Michael James Thrash; and grandparents, Sylvester and Rosetta Wiggins.

Charles Thrash

March 3, 1959 - April 15, 2009