Kenneth R. Thrasher 80 of Clinton, Illinois passed away 10 A.M. January 2, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.

Services will be 3 PM, Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Jim Kilson officiating. Burial will follow at Lisenby Cemetery, Lane, IL with Military Honors. Visitation will be 1 – 3 PM, Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Disabled American Veterans or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Kenneth was born March 19, 1942 in Weldon, IL the son of Herman Donald and Thelma Louise (Brennan) Thrasher, Sr. He married Joyce Florey May 25, 1984 in Weldon, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Thrasher, Clinton, IL; children: Adrain (Susan) Thrasher, Cedar Hill, MO; Bryan (Teri) Thrasher, Mansfield, IL; Dan Thrasher, Hickory Corners, MI; Cynthia (Kevin) Laver, Clinton, IL; Mark Pettyjohn, Rupert, ID; Kim (Scott) Nimmo; Clinton, IL; Christi (John) Irvin, Clinton, IL; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and two great-great-grandchildren; siblings:  Sue Waterhouse, Clinton, IL; Denny Thrasher, Kenney, IL; and Carroll Lee Thrasher, Weldon, IL; many loving nieces and nephews also survive.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, son, Matthew Wayne Pettyjohn, and granddaughter, Jamie LaGrand.

Ken was a US Army veteran serving in Vietnam and was a retired Millwright.  He enjoyed working on classic cars.  Ken was loved by everyone, but he especially loved his family and spending time with them.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com