Bobby Glenn Thrash, 80, passed away on May 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A generous and devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran and community leader, Bobby lived a life marked by service, integrity and deep love for others.
Born in Greenville, Texas, Bobby was the eldest child of Charles Emerson Thrash and Laura Venters. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas and later earned his degree from Bishop College, where he met his beloved wife, Vivian. The couple married in 1970 and raised their family in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood.
Bobby served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart. After his military service, he built a successful career in microelectronics and entrepreneurship, while also dedicating himself to community service – from leading PTAs to mentoring youth, organizing local initiatives and reviving his late father’s funeral home.
His greatest joy was his family. He remained a constant presence in the lives of his children and grandchildren, embodying strength, faith, and unconditional love. Even in his final years, Bobby’s compassion endured – whether helping a stranger in need or caring full-time for his younger brother.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Vivian; children, Shelley and Rodney; grandchildren, Jasmine and Chandler Daniel; brothers, James and Arris; and a host of extended family and friends. His legacy of kindness and service lives on through all who knew him.
