Jesse Thigpen Sr.

Jesse Thigpen Obituary

THIGPEN, SR., Jesse On December 15, 2007, Jesse Durant Thigpen, Sr., husband of Cecile McKenzie Thigpen, resident of Charleston, SC, passed away. Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse D. Thigpen, Sr. are invited to attend his funeral service in First Baptist Church of Charleston Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at two o'clock. Private family burial will follow. Friends may visit with the family at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, between five and seven o'clock. Mr. Thigpen was born November 27, 1921 in Lake City, SC, a son of the late James Edward and Mary Lillie Green Thigpen. He was a retired construction supervisor for Southern Bell Telephone Company, a World War II Army veteran, a member and former deacon of the First Baptist Church of Charleston, and a member of the Telephone Pioneers. He is survived by his wife of Charleston; a son, Jesse D. Thigpen, Jr. and wife, Martha, of Charleston; three daughters, Barbara T. Lane and husband, Edgar, of Orlando, FL, Nell T. Mobley and husband, Robert, of Jackson, MS, and Mimi Thigpen of Atlanta, GA; three brothers, Clarence Thigpen of Lake City, SC, Carlisle Thigpen of Hanahan, and Jimmy Thigpen of Raleigh, NC; four sisters, Letha Welch of Florence, SC, Aline McKenzie of Lake City, SC, Juanita T. Welch of Florence, SC, and JoAnn Holladay of Cades, SC; six grandchildren, Chad Lane, Carroll Woehr, Paige Capes, Allison Mobley, Andrew Thigpen, and Anna Thigpen; and five great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Charleston, 48 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 or Southern Care Hospice, 2070 Northbrook Blvd. Ste B-1, N. Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website, www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Thigpen

10 Entries

Legrand,Betty & Family Flowers

December 19, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Lassig Browder

December 18, 2007

I remember being Nell and Buster's flower girl at their wedding and between my father and Mr. Thigpen, I am not sure which father was the more proud! Your loss is sorely felt and the deepest sympathies are extended to the family. We have all been blessed with having Mr. and Mrs. Thigpen in our lives whether it was at school or at church. Godspeed. Linda L. Browder

Rose Mary Warren Saari

December 18, 2007

JESSE WAS A GOOD TELEPHONE EMPLOYEE SUPERVISOR & WILL ALWAYS REMEBERED BY HIS TELEPHONE PIONEER FRIENDS.
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY.

Bill Leopard

December 18, 2007

Dear Mrs. Thigpen and The Thigpen Family: My name is Bill Leopard. You probably don't remember me, but I worked for Jesse way back in the early 60's, as a lineman tranferred frome Columbia in Sept., 1960. I don't think there ever was a finer man then Jesse was to me. He took a young man that was terriffied of climbing poles and made a decent lineman out of him. I will always have a special place in my heart for Jesse. I retired from AT&T in 1993 and moved to Aiken, SC, and still live here. I am deeply sorry for your loss, for it is partially my loss, too. I will remember you and yours in my prayers. Sincerely Yours---Bill Leopard, Aiken, SC

Randy Lane & family

December 17, 2007

Barbara, Mimi, Nell & Jesse,
We were saddened to hear of your father's passing. Please know that our thoughts will be with you as you celebrate his life. He was such a kind and loving man.
With much love,
Randy, Gwen & Garland

Mary Jarriel

December 17, 2007

Cecile and family, I am so sorry to
hear of Jesse's death. My thoughts
and prayers are with all of you.
I love you and sincerely will be
praying for you.
Love, Mary

Sim Parrish

December 17, 2007

Sorry to hear of your loss... But we know in our hearts that he is in a better place... Our prayers are with your family...

Sim Parrish

Robert Horner

December 17, 2007

Jesse & Martha, We were very sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Thigpen. It is very difficult to deal with the loss of one's father. I know that you have had many wonderful times with Jesse Sr. and you will always have those memories to think back on and smile. Lisa & I share your grief and you and your family are in our prayers.

Bob & Lisa Horner

Emily Bolt

December 17, 2007

We love you very much -
You are all in our prayers.
Love, Chuck and Emily

Rita Addison

December 17, 2007

Carlisle and family, your friends are praying for your comfort and peace. Bless you,

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