Clarence Eugene Thrall

Clarence Eugene “Gene” Thrall, Jr., age 93, of Akron, OH died on October 7th, 2026. He was born on June 23, 1933, the son of Hazell and Clarence Thrall, Sr. In 1955, he graduated from Baldwin Wallace University, where he met his future wife, Martha. They celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary in June 2020, shortly before Martha passed away.

After graduating from Baldwin Wallace, Gene attended the United States Military Academy, where he was accepted into the West Point Band in 1955. He proudly served in the West Point Band until his discharge in 1959. After returning to Northeast Ohio, he became the Band Director at Buchtel High School in Akron. He later moved to the Manchester School district, where he taught for 18 years before retiring in 1985.

After retiring from his career in education, Gene became a financial advisor. He enjoyed a long and successful career serving as a financial advisor, retiring in 2015 after 30 years. After retiring for good, he enjoyed travelling the world with his loving wife, Martha. In his spare time, Gene shared his musical talents by playing the French Horn with the Akron Symphony Orchestra; a role he enjoyed for 26 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha; his parents, Hazell and Clarence Thrall, Sr.; his son, Michael Thrall; and his grandson, Stephen Thrall. He is survived by children, Mary Thrall of Akron, OH and Thomas Thrall (daughter-in-law Raquel) of Chesapeake, VA; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held 1 P.M. WEDNESDAY October 14th at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St. Akron, OH 44304. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. 

Services in care of The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory, FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Road Akron, OH 44333 (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)