MANNING – Arthur Melvin Thigpen, 85, beloved husband of Flossie Ardis Thigpen, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.
Born August 28, 1924, in Manning, he was the son of the late Thomas Jackson and Annie Corrie Gladden Thigpen. He was a United States Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, a retired mechanic from Santee Motor Company, and a member of Manning United Methodist Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife of Manning, are three daughters, Marie Brunson and husband Frankie of Alcolu, Linda Liscio and husband Ralph of Manning, and Helen Bosshart and husband Chuck of Seabrook Island; two sisters, Elizabeth Pack of Alcolu, and Frances Ardis of Manning; six grandchildren, Kathy Cramer and husband Larry, Cheryl Blank and husband Bryan, Lin Brunson and wife Pam, Lisa Gibbons, Von Corbett and husband Johnny, and Tina Stoia and husband Tommy; ten great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Ed Gibbons; a sister, Iola Amerson; and a brother, Thomas Thigpen.
A graveside service was held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2010, in Clarendon Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Debra Quilling Smith and the Rev. Dr. James C. Adams officiating.
Pallbearers were Lin Brunson, Larry Cramer, Bryan Blank, Johnny Corbett, Tommy Stoia, Brent Cramer, and Gib Gibbons.
Memorials may be made to Manning United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 68, Manning, SC 29102. To view video tribute: Click Here
CONDOLENCES
The thoughts and prayers of the entire staff of SouthernCare are with everyone in the family during this time of personal loss.
From: David Jeremiah
Thinking of you and your family during your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and your family.
From: Lily and Thomas Bryant
Just finished the video remembrance and it was very well done. He was a great guy and obviously loved all of his family members. We are saddened by his passing but we know he "had a good run". Love always.
Kaye & Steve
From: Steve & Kaye
Helen and family,so sorry to here about your dad. What a great picture of him! Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Joanne Moore Edwards
Dear Helen and Family,
It's with our deepest sympathy that we send along condolences. In looking at Art's memoriam pictures we were struck by the bounty of his family life; multiple children, scads of adorable grandchildren and a beautiful wife of a lifetime. He was one handsome dude in his younger days. We wish you continued strength as you go forward and we'll be thinking of you.
From: Bob and MJ Zuccaro
Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. I know your Dad will be missed by everyone. He was a wonderful father and husband. With our deepest sympathy.
Joe and Pat marino
From: patricia marino
Just a note to let you know that Mr. Arthur was one of my favorite childhood memories. Going with my Daddy, Carlyle Gamble, to have the car and truck worked on and playing in the yard while they talked. He was a good friend to Daddy too. He will be truly missed.
From: Alice Jordan
What a beautiful memorial. Our thoughts and hearts are with you at this time of loss and rememberance.
Love,
Linda and Frnak
From: Linda and Frank Cassara
My thoughts and prayers are with the family as you go through this time.Mr. Arthur was a good friend I loved picking with him and listening to his stories.He will be missed!!!!
From: Linda Windham Smith
We are sorry for your loss. Art touched many lives and will be misses by his family and friends.
We will keep him and his family in our prayers
From: Mary & Jim Stoia
Marie and Frankie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Robert and Joyce
From: Robert and Joyce Pegram
My thougths and prayers are with you at this difficult time. It was my pleasure to take care of Mr. Thigpen and his family. Fondly, Parker Wall-Johnson
From: Parker Wall Johnson
Marie and family,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I have heard so many wonderful stories about him,from friends who worked with him at the Pontiac car dealership and the joy and influence he had on all he came in contact with.
May the Lord comfort and give each of you strength.
With sympathy,Sarah Jackson
From: Sarah Jackson
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed taking care of Mr. Thigpen,and was truly blessed by his sweet,gentle spirit. Sincerely, Barbie Baynard Skinner
From: Barbie Skinner
Just wanted to let the family know they are on my mind and in my prayers at this time. Jennifer Metzger \"CNA\"
