Riley Casper Thrift

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, GA., his parents were John Riley Thrift and Mary Mock Thrift. He was also preceded in death by a son, Glenn Alan Thrift, Sr. and two brothers, Charles Thrift and Carroll Thrift.

Cap served in the United States Army from 1952-1955 in Germany and France during the Korean War. He worked as a Plumber at the Trailer Plant for 6 years, he was a truck driver for 17 years for Statler Homes and retired at the age of 62 after 6 years of working as a Pipefitter. He was a member of The Philippian Church in Hoboken. Mr. Thrift enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing, and playing the guitar and mandolin.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Crews Thrift; 4 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; 2 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; 1 brother, Ray Thrift of Blackshear; a sister and brother-in-law, Dorthea Nell Hodges (Rommie) of Pensacola. Also several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held Wednesday (October 12, 2022) at 2PM at Hoboken Cemetery. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service at the cemetery with 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