Kevin Lonell Thrift

Nahunta- Kevin Lonell Thrift, 56, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday (July 29, 2025) at his residence.

Born in Folkston, GA his parents were Lonell Thrift and Rachel Virginia “Dinky” Crews Byrd. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Tina Johnson; a brother, Steven Thrift; maternal grandparents, Owen & Rachel Albritton; paternal grandparents, Isaac & Ethel Thrift.

Kevin was a member of Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. He worked many years as a log truck driver for 44 Trucking. Kevin enjoyed fishing, riding four wheelers, loved the outdoors and visiting with people but most of all loved spending time with his friends and family.

Survivors include a brother, Jamie Lovell of Blackshear; 4 sisters and brothers-in-law, Rebecca Harris (Chris Maynes) of Hoboken; Chrissy Thrift (Brennan Eason) of Jesup; Susan Zuniga (Israel) of Brantley Co.; and Lorean Hunt (Carlton) of Blackshear; his biological mother, Delores Albritton Lovell of Blackshear; special aunt and uncle, Jane & Fred Albritton of Hickox; also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be Friday (August 1, 2025) starting at 6PM at Frye Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday (August 2, 2025) at 10AM at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Wainright and Rev. Grady Albritton officiating.

Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Martin Zuniga, Tracy Harris, Jimbo Cothern, Joe Godwin, Homer Wood, and Earl Ribron.

Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of 44 Trucking.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at www.fryefh.com.