Virgil Lamar

Player

Virgil Player, 78, of Thomasville, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be held at Patten Holiness Church on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Greg Player, Rev. Chuck Bennett & Rev. Robert Fletcher officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 12th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Patten Holiness Church. He will be laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Michael Player, Daniel Player, Brian Player, Jacob King, Isaac King, Gabriel King and Randolph Player. Honorary Pallbearers will be Luke Player, Marcus Phillips, Joseph Player and Mathew Player. Mr. Player was born on December 12, 1942 in Thomasville, GA to the late Eddie Jake Player & Christine Parker Player. He married Molly Patricia Walker Player on July 13, 1962 in Cairo, GA, who survives. He was the owner of Player's Plumbing and was a member of Patten Holiness Church. Survivors include; his wife, Molly Player of Thomasville, his children, Greg Player (Carolyn), Keith Player (Marilyn), Randolph Player (Valarie), Rachael Johnson (Todd), and James Player (Mary), all of Thomasville, sister, Shirley Walker (Lawerance) of Orlando, FL, grandchildren, Michael Player (Erica) of Moultrie, GA, Lisa Abbott (Bubba), Daniel Player, and Tamie Taylor (Dallas) of Thomasville, Ashley Lewis (Clay) of Pavo, GA, Randolph Player, Jr. of Thomasville, Isaac King of Dixie, GA, Jacob King of Jacksonville, FL, Gabriel King of Thomasville, Grace King of Thomasville, Luke Player of Adel, GA, Jonah Player of Adel, GA, Brian Player, Jr. of Thomasville, and Katie Taylor (Buddy) of Thomasville, and 13 -great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Randolph Player and Jessie Player, and a sister, Patricia Player Ward. Guests may sign the online register at www.whiddonshiverfuneralhome.com