MANNING – William Darry Thigpen, 59, widower of Sondra Kaye Baxley Thigpen, formerly of New Zion, died Monday, June 7, 2010, at his residence.
Born December 27, 1950, in Cades, SC, he was the son of the late John Hugh and Azalee Bennett Thigpen. He was a truckdriver, and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.
Surviving are a daughter, Tamara Bryant and husband Craig of New Zion; a son, William D. Thigpen Jr. and his wife Rhonda of Turbeville; a brother, Johnny Thigpen and his wife Jo of Cades; a sister, Phyllis Coward and her husband Dale of Scranton; four grandchildren, William D. Thigpen III, Whitney Thigpen, Thomas Bryant, and Tanner Bryant.
A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in New Hope Christian Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Tim Nail officiating. Pallbearers were Roy Welch, Mike Anderson, Wayne McKenzie, Doug Evans, Hal Edwards, and Kyle Edwards.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements. (803) 435-2179
www.stephensfuneralhome.org
CONDOLENCES
William's passing to us doesn't seem true but we know that God has a plan for us as he did for your father. Our prayers are with you and know that He will comfort you during this time of sadness.
From: Basil and Virginia Ramsey
Our sincere condolences to your family.
From: Dr. & Mrs. David Woodbury
My thoughts and prayers are with you and each of your family.
From: Miriam Barnhill Johnson
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Perron, Nancy, Nancy Hayes, Ginny, Perrin Marie and Rebecca Cromer
From: Nancy Cromer
We were sorry to here of Mr Thigpen's.Our thought's and pray's are with all of you.
From: Rev & Mrs Charles Roark former pastor of Frierson's Tabernacle
William and Tamara,You have certainly been on our minds.We have also had alot going on these past 2 months.We did stop by Tamara's when we were getting back from G-Ma's funeral.Craig said we had just missed you.We are praying for you.We love you. Robin,Cole and Hannah
From: Robin Moody
Tamara, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I lost my father last year and I understand your grief during this time. Hope all else is well with you and your family.
From: Ralph Beardsley
William and Family,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim C. Coker
From: Kim C. Coker
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Darry. Please know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers.
