Thomas Calvin Thrasher (Tom)

Thomas Calvin (Tom) Thrasher, age 89, of Trussville, Al, passed away on July 7, 2023.

He was born to the late Emmett Eugene and Marietta Middleton Thrasher on September 10, 1933.  Tom is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Hazel Shugart Thrasher; son, Thomas Craig Thrasher (Sharon); daughter, Lisa Gail Uebele (Edwin); three granddaughters, Lindsey, Emma, and Laura; one grandson, Clay.

He attended Acipco Elementary and Phillips High School.  Tom was drafted into the US Arm y in 1955 and served two years on active duty.  He had the GI Bill to attend college at Howard University, what is now Samford and went on to graduate with a degree in accounting.  Tom also taught accounting in the night classes at Jefferson State Community College.  His primary accounting position was with UAB with various titles in administration. Tom retired after 28 years as controller and associate vice president of accounting.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, with a graveside service to follow at Forest Crest Cemetery.