Donald "Hokey" John Thrush Jr. Edmore, Michigan Obituary

Donald "Hokey" John Thrush Jr.

Donald “Hokey” John Thrush Jr, Age 56, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018. Hokey was born on February 23, 1962 to Donald and Judith (Challender) Thrush in Lansing, Michigan. He was raised in the East Lansing area where he attended school and eventually graduated. He married his wife Tracey Hunt on July 16, 2013 at their home in Edmore. Hokey was employed as a carpenter for Bogart Construction Company for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes, coaching baseball, anything outdoors, NASCAR racing, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his dogs Rowdy and Kal. Hokey will be missed by his wife, Tracey; children, Jessica (Brett Cooper) Thrush of Punta Gorda, FL, Donald (Rachel) Thrush III of Trufant, Amber Thrush of Detroit, Jarrid (Danielle Ryckman) Thrush of Alma and Andrew (Tiayna Dalrymple) Thrush of Edmore; grandchildren, Isabell, Paiton and Alexis; Siblings, Tina (Allen) Fazette of Phenix, AZ, Steve (Laura) Thrush of Bristol, TN, Susan (Albert) Ledesma of Lansing, Frank Thrush of Lansing and Sally (Alan) of Prokopenko of Akron, MI. He is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Judith Thrush. Services for Hokey will be held on Wednesday May 16, 2018 at 1 PM at the First Church of God in Edmore with Pastor Steve Gulick officiating. Family will receive friends on Tuesday May 15, 2018 from 5 to 8 PM at Brigham Funeral Chapel in Edmore. Memorial contributions may be made to Tracey Thrush.
February 23, 1962 - May 10, 201802/23/196205/10/2018
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Judy Hunter
May 16, 2018
Tracey, so sorry to hear about Hokey. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family....:
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Dana Johnson Quimby
May 15, 2018
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May 14, 2018
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Kerry Pahl
May 12, 2018
As far back as my memories of live go, there aren’t many without the Thrush family in them. From Grampa Thrush and his killer chihuahua’s macho and paco. To Grama Thrush always trying to feed you. Weekends at Thornapple. Crazy 4th of July pig roasts. Even if your last na... Continue Reading
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Debbie Woodman
May 12, 2018
Hokey. I miss you 😘 I love you cousin. You went heaven and see our family and your parents and also cousins. You were good guy ever I know. I alway love you cousin. Love Debbie Woodman
Candle of Peace was posted for Donald "Hokey" John Thrush Jr..
Candle of Peace was posted for Donald "Hokey" John Thrush Jr..
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Sally Prokopenko
May 12, 2018
The best little brother a girl could have. You were the best brother, father, popie, uncle. Thank you for being you and for all the memories. Fly high with angels. Till we see each other again. Love you Sally Jo