Rodney Dean Thrush

Rodney Dean Thrush, 68, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Quincy Village. He was born April 18, 1954 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Garnet and Alice (Shetron) Thrush. Rodney married Tracey Christman Thrush on October 24, 1987, and went on to have three children and two grandsons. . He graduated from Chambersburg Area High School in 1972 and Huntington College (Indiana) in 1976 with degrees in Christian Education and Bible. Upon graduation from college, Rodney went to work full time for his father in the printing business. In 1996, Rodney took over the printing business and carried on the family's trade. In addition to printing, he has also worked as a school bus driver, delivery driver for Lehman's Eggs and Fisher's Auto Parts, and selling seafood at Giant. Rodney served the Boy Scout Troop that he grew up in as Committee Chairman. He loved woodworking, gardening, music, going on trips especially to Chincoteague Island and Williamsburg, VA, and spending time with his family whether it was the immediate family or the extended family. Rodney was a part of two congregations that he loved: Christian Life Church and Zion Covenant Church, both in Chambersburg. He also enjoyed the special times that he spent with his friends in the home Bible study group in which he participated. Rodney is survived by his wife, Tracey Christman Thrush; children, Samuel (Jeana) Thrush of Chambersburg, Ezra Thrush of Harrisburg, and Abigail Thrush of Palmyra; and by two grandsons, Josiah and Aaron Thrush. He is also survived by his brothers: David (DuAnne) Thrush, Dale (Vilia) Thrush, and Dennis (Laurie) Thrush all of Chambersburg; many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. Rodney is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, W. Ronald and Nancy (Shuman) Christman and sisters-in-law: Colleen (Dan) Browell and Anita Cramer. He is preceded in death by his parents, aunts, and uncles. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the Sellers Funeral Home, 297 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA. There will be a time of visitation from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Pastors William Dingeldein and Joseph Pickens will be officiating the service. Interment will be private and at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to: Boy Scout Troop 135 (boys), Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 431 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Online condolences may be expressed at sellersfuneralhome.com.

Rodney Dean Thrush

April 18, 1954 - February 23, 2023