James Wesley Thrift

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James Wesley Thrift

February 22, 1940 ~ May 3, 2025 (age 85) 85 Years Old

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James Thrift Obituary

Mr. James Wesley Thrift, 85, of Opelika, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was born to Thomas Wesley and Ethel Thrift on February. 22, 1940 in Alabama.

James is survived by his loving wife Brenda Thrift and his large family of loved ones including many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held in the Chapel at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home on Thursday, May 8, 2025 beginning at 11:00 AM CST. A visitation will be held in the parlor from 9:30-11:00 AM CST prior to his service.

Mr. Thrift will be laid to rest in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery on Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at 1:30 PM CST.

Services

Visitation

Thursday
May 8, 2025
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home
1500 Frederick Road
Opelika, AL 36801

Funeral Service

Thursday
May 8, 2025
11:00 AM
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home
1500 Frederick Road
Opelika, AL 36801

Committal Service

Thursday
May 8, 2025
Fort Mitchell National Cemetery
553 AL-165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36875

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