Kenneth Earl Thrasher, 69, Martha Stockton Rd., Albany, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at his residence. He was the son of the late Earl and Jewel Thrasher, was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Johnson, and was a member of Lee’s Chapel United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Elise Thrasher; five daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara T. McWhorter; Tina and Mike Langford; Lisa and Mike Beard, all of Albany; Vicky and Dwayne Alley, Byrdstown, TN; Diane and Chris Alexander, Burkesville, KY; a sister, Agnes Craft, Somerset, KY; two brothers, Johnny and Rex Thrasher, both of Albany; also 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Talbott Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Byrd and Bro. Bobby Sexton officiating. Final resting place in Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements made through Talbott Funeral Home of Albany.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the Lee’s Chapel Church Building Fund.