- Date Of Birth: December 14, 1962
- Date Of Death: May 25, 2022
- State: North Carolina
Jeffrey Wayne Thrift, 59, of Statesville, passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jeff was born on December 14, 1962, in Concord and was raised by his grandparents, Robert H. Thrift and Vergie Morgan Thrift. He married his wife, Kimberly Ann Wygal Thrift, on June 20, 1997. They were married for nearly 25 years and built a beautiful life of love and adventure. They were members at Beulah Baptist Church. Jeff was committed to his church family. He was passionate about singing in the choir and serving on the security team. Jeff worked as a truck driver for R & L Carriers for 29 years and loved his job. He was known for bringing laughter and cheer to the workplace. He built personal relationships with his customers that he served on his route.
In addition to his wife, Jeff is survived by his six children, Jason Connolly (Candice), Erica Thrift, Alexandria Watson (Kyle), Morgan Thrift, Jay McGahan (Alaina), Bryan McGahan (Jordan), ten grandchildren, Elizabeth, Bethany, Abram, Abby, Raylan, Toby, Eden, Bennett, Averie, Madalyne, one sister, Donna T. Smith (Robbie), mother-in-law, Pamela Waugh, one step mother-in-law, Linda Wygal, and several close friends who are considered part of his family. He was preceded in death by two sons, Cass Thrift and Blake Kerley.
Anyone who knew Jeff knew that Jesus and his family were the two most important things in his life. He put his whole heart into his PawPaw role and was adored by all ten of his grandchildren. His children describe him as always being a loving presence in their lives and being invested in their many ambitions and endeavors. Together with his wife, Jeff built a home that exemplified unity, trust, and unconditional love. These values that he instilled in his family are being carried on in the lives of his children and grandchildren.
