Benjamin “Benny” F. Thrasher, Jr.

Seneca- Benjamin “Benny” Franklin Thrasher, Jr., 77, husband of Phyllis Ann Holtzclaw Thrasher, passed away on February 23, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Born in Ware Place, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Thrasher, Sr. and Doris Stansell Curles. Mr. Thrasher retired after 42 years of service with J P Stevens, he was a member of the Seneca Masonic Lodge # 185, a Shriner, and a member of Return Baptist Church.  Benny’s greatest love of all was the time he spent with his precious grandchildren whom he loved dearly.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Phyllis; his son, Benjamin “Ben” Thrasher, III (Amanda); daughter, Brooke Thrasher Ransdell (Patrick); brother, Chris Thrasher (Faye); four grandchildren, Logan Marcus Thrasher, Walker Leigh Ransdell, Collins Ann Ransdell and Reagan Miranda Thrasher; numerous nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to his parents, Ben is preceded in death by his step-mother, Doris Jones Thrasher; sister, Bobbie Lee McCuen; his grandparents, who helped raise him, Henry Grady & Nina Nora Pearman Thrasher; and an aunt & uncle Lawrence and Evelyn Thrasher Sweney.

 

A Funeral Service will be held 3:30 pm, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Return Baptist Church with burial to follow at Heritage Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends 2-3 pm prior to the service at Return Baptist Church.

 

The family is at the residence. Flowers are accepted or memorials in memory of Mr. Thrasher may be made out to Return Baptist Church, C/O Family Life Center Fund, 733 Return Church Rd, Seneca, SC 29678.

 

Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.

 

 

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY