Wayne was born on February 28, 1940 in Rio Grande City, Texas at Fort Ringgold to Maurice and Mildred Thrash.
Wayne grew up in Killeen and married his high school sweetheart Phyllis Reese in April of 1960. Shortly after, he joined the military, honorably serving 23 years in the Air Force and the Army. Wayne was a Vietnam Veteran of two tours and received multiply awards, metals and accommodations.
After retiring, Wayne served his community by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, he taught gun safety, concealed carry and other programs through the NRA. He has been a long time member of the Temple gun club and an active member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Killeen.
He is survived by his sister Arvilla Travis, Wife of 61 years Phyllis Reese Thrash, son Jeffrey Thrash and Wife Donna, son Mark Thrash and Wife Wanda, Grandsons Richard Thrash and Wife Angie, Daniel Thrash and Wife Sandy, Ruben Deluna and Wife Kim, Jeffrey Thrash and Shelby Johns, Great granddaughters Kyra Tucker Thrash, Annabelle Thrash, Asuna Deluna and Tabitha Thrash as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday April 3rd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday April 4th at 1 :30pm at Crawford Bowers, with a graveside service to follow at 3:00pm at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations in Wayne's name be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church's building fund.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com for the Thrash family.
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