Jerry Wayne Thrasher, age 79 of Arlington, passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2021. He was born on January 9, 1942 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Herman Thrasher and Nancy Ellis Thrasher. Jerry married Paula Samford on February 5, 1976.
Jerry proudly served in the Texas Air National Guard and had a love for aviation and planes. Jerry worked as a computer programmer, but his creativity extended into mechanical engineering - building and designing many homemade projects around the home and gifts for the family. Jerry will be missed for his great sense of humor, as well as his gentle and caring heart.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Paula; daughters Jessica Thrasher and wife Chelby and Natalie Thrasher and fiancé Brad Mihavics. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ronald Thrasher.
Private graveside services at Moore Memorial Gardens were held by the family.