HOBOKEN – Mr. Riley “Cap” Casper Thrift, 89 of Hoboken, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Blackshear, Thrift’s parents were John Riley Thrift and Mary Mock Thrift. He also was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Alan Thrift Sr. and brothers Charles Thrift and Carroll Thrift.
Thrift served in the United States Army from 1952-55 in Germany and France during the Korean War. He worked as a plumber at the trailer plant for six years, was a truck driver for 17 years for Statler Homes, and retired at the age of 62 after six years of working as a pipefitter.
Thrift was a member of The Philippian Church in Hoboken. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing and playing the guitar and mandolin.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Crews Thrift; four sons and daughters-in-law, James Edward Thrift (Gloria) of Nahunta, David Ronald Thrift, Sr. (Ginger) of Hortense, Gregg Riley Thrift (Faye) of Hoboken, and Teddy Keith Thrift (Elizabeth) of Nahunta; two daughters and a son-in-law, Betty Gail Dyal of Blackshear and Rosemary Harris (Skipper) of Hoboken; 27 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; and 17 great-great grandchildren; a brother, Ray Thrift of Blackshear; a sister and brother-in-law, Dorthea Nell Hodges (Rommie) of Pensacola, Fla.; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, October 12) at Hoboken Cemetery. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service at the cemetery with the Rev. Ben Glosson officiating.
Pallbearers will be Edward Thrift, Ronald Thrift, Gregg Thrift, Teddy Thrift, Skipper Harris and Chuck Thrift.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing out online registry at fryefh.com
