Thomas "Bubbie" Thigpen's Obituary
Thomas H. "Bubbie" Thigpen, 71 of Charlotte died after a brief illness on June 14, 2015. He was born in Richland County, SC on March 12, 1944 to the late Clinton and Christine Thigpen. He worked at Huntersville Ford for many years.
He was predeceased by his brother, Tim Thigpen of Lexington, SC.
Survivors include his special friend Brenda Stewart; sisters, Judy Derrick (Mervyn) of Irmo, SC and Margaret Normandy (Mike) of Savannah, GA; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Hunter Acres Food Ministry or the Greater Charlotte SPCA.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:30 AM Thursday, June 18 at Hunter Acres Baptist Church with Rev. Don Newell and George McCullough officiating; the visitation to follow. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on June 24, 2015 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Columbia, SC.
James Funeral Home is serving the family. www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com
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