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THIGPEN, Wayne Wayne Edward Thigpen, 57, husband of Mary Ann Fryar Thigpen, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008 at the McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Hemingway Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends all day Monday, with visitation from 6-9 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008 at the home of Mary Fryar. Mr. Thigpen was born in Lake City on March 20, 1950, the son of Robert Edward Thigpen and Lois Mae McKenzie Thigpen. He was an employee of the Nan Ya Plastics Corp., and a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Floyd Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Dexter Thigpen. Surviving in addition to his wife of Lake City are seven children, Acacia Fryar of the home, Marie Thigpen of West Ashley in Charleston, Christy Parker of Summerville, Kimberly Thompson of Columbus, GA, Heidi Floyd of Spartanburg, Jason Thigpen of Summerville and Terrance Floyd of Spartanburg; two brothers, Ronnie (Linda) Thigpen of Lake City and Timmy (Dianna) Thigpen of Brandon, FL; two sisters, Judy (Arthur) McElveen of Turbeville and Doris Owens of Cades; and five grandchildren. MCKENZIE FUNERAL HOME OF HEMINGWAY is honored to serve the Thigpen family. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 9, 2008.

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Janet, Wayne & Becky Floyd

March 13, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

LeRoy & Betty Ives

March 11, 2008

To Wayne's wife, children, brother's, sisters and Mrs. Friar Wayne's mother-in-law you have our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow I know how it is to loose a loved one I to lost a son last April but we must be thankful for it's of that trip he made to Gal-Gothia it's because of that mercy, Grace we will endure as we heal .

God Bless All
Love: LeRoy & Betty Ives
Kingstree, S,C, 29556

Ann Collins

March 11, 2008

To the Thigpen family: It was a pleasure working with "Pops" these years. He was always so happy and friendly. He will surely be missed by all of us at Nan Ya that were fortunate enough to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you now as you face this time of sorrow.

Glenda Culick

March 10, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of ya during this time. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. You are in our prayers.

Lonzo, Glenda, Jane

Rose Hickman Evans

March 10, 2008

Doris,Ronnie,Judy&Timmy,Sorry the lost of Wayne.If there is anything we can do let us know.May God be with you.

Earline P. Hickman & Children

March 10, 2008

Judy,Doris,Ronnie&Timmy, Sorry for yall's lost.If we can do anything let us know.May God be with yall.

Sonia Collins

March 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cyndi Mooney

March 10, 2008

Judy, Ronnie, Doris and Timmy
May God bless and keep you in these difficult times. Even though I had lost touch with Wayne he will always be one of the "brothers" that I never had. I know that he will be missed by everyone. I will be praying for ya'll . Just trust in God that everything will be o.k.

Rose Hickman Evans

March 10, 2008

Doris, Ronnie, Judy &Timmy, Sorry for your lost. Our prayers are with yall.May God be with each and everyone of yall.

Earline P. Hickman and Kids

March 10, 2008

Ronnie,Judy,Doris&Timmy, We are sorry for the lost of Wayne. If there is anything that we can do just let us know. may God be with yall.

Clint Floyd

March 9, 2008

Ronnie,Doris,Judy,Timmy
May God bless you and help you through this time of great sorrow. Wayne was a special person who will be dearly missed. We will be praying for you all.
Clint,April,Lizzie and Charlie Floyd

Vickie F Hyman

March 9, 2008

Ann,
Sorry for your loss

Linda Feagin

March 9, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. God bless and keep you.

Len B. and Claire H. Gaskins

March 9, 2008

We are thinking of all of you.

Joe & Marie Mills

March 9, 2008

Doris, Timmy, Judy & Ronnie:

Wayne will be missed by each and every one of us. He was a man of true integrity.

May God bless you and comfort you in your time of loss.

Lorene Floyd

March 9, 2008

Ann, I am so sorry for your lost. You
and your family will be in my prayers.

Cindy Hickman Chavis

March 9, 2008

Ronnie,Doris Timmy, Judy, I'm sorry for the lost of Wayne.He was real special and we all are going to miss him. If I can do anyhting to help just let me know.May God be with yall threw this. Take care.

Nick and Polly Lee

March 9, 2008

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. May Gods blessings be with you.

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