James T. “Jim” Thrasher

James T. “Jim” Thrasher, 81, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Heritage House of New Castle. He was born March 29, 1938 in New Castle, a son of the late Virgil and Artie (Smith) Thrasher.

A 1957 graduate of Chrysler High School, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the New Castle Street Department and was a renowned chef, preparing meals for several celebrities. He was a crossing guard for New Castle Community Schools for many years and was a ticket taker at basketball games. He attended South Side Church of the Nazarene. Jim was a member of Moose & Elks Lodges, and was an avid Chicago Bears, IU Basketball and Atlanta Braves fan.

Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Thrasher of Connersville and Tom (Rhonda) Thrasher of New Castle; three granddaughters, Allison (Nick) Spotts of Indianapolis, Ashley Thrasher of Columbus and Alyssa Thrasher of New Castle; great grandson, Carter Spotts; sister, Nettie Michelson of New Castle; brother, Earl (Sue) Thrasher of Muncie; sister-in-law, Donna Thrasher of Indianapolis; three brothers-in-law, Harold and Kenny Hacker, both of New Castle and Maurice (Elaine) Hacker of Missouri and several nieces & nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois in 2002; brothers, Harmon and Donald Thrasher; sisters, Vina Robinson and Anna Lines; and an infant brother, Ramey Edward Thrasher.

The Thrasher family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Heritage House and Lori & Kathy for their excellent care of Jim.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastors Gene Bennett and Alecia Gross officiating. Burial will follow in Batson Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Carter Isaac Enterprises, 2600 Western Avenue, Connersville, IN 47331. You may express a condolence or share a memory of Jim at www.hinsey-brown.com .