I really miss Uncle Jerry. Our family shared so much laughter with him.My mama was his sister and she left for heaven a little bit before Uncle Jerry did. Great memories that remain with us.
Anita Johnson
May 02, 2025 | Poplarville, MS | Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with this sweet family.
I have known Mr. Jerry for most of my life and have know Jerry Jr. for the same.Always men of great integrity! Hard working, honest and never shirked a task.RIP Mr. Jerry!
Jerry Jr. he was always so proud of you.
God Bless all of your family.
Huey Stockstill Jr.
May 12, 2014
Linda, I was so sorry to hear about your dad and I'll be sending prayers. Condolences to your entire family.
Debbie Gipson Levy
May 12, 2014 | Metairie, LA
"Cousin Jerry" Bless his heart would always say "Darlene, we got to have us a big ole family get-together"...well we never got to have it ... but Rest his soul he's having a Joyous Family Get-Together now w/all the family, Uncle Jackie & Aunt Verdie & my momma (his sweet Aunt Hester)... Jerry will always have a special place in my heart, he was my go-to cousin if I ever had questions that I needed answers to. Reba my heart goes out to you, Jerry (Cindy), Linda, Janell & the rest of his...
Peggy "Darlene" Fore
May 11, 2014 | Picayune, MS
All of you are in my prayers. I am sorry for your loss, if I can help in any way please let me know.
Jo Mitchell
May 10, 2014 | Picayune, MS
Your family are in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Neville Miller
May 09, 2014 | Carriere, MS
Wallace and I are so very Sorry for your loss. Jerry was a special person, who will always be a part of our memories in Picayune. He was a good friend. Reba you and the family are in our prayers.
Wallace & Gail Johns
May 08, 2014 | Decatur, AL
Remembered By
David Furr
May 08, 2014
Uncle Jerry was very much loved by his family.He always made us laugh.He will remain in our heart.I feel there was a great reunion with mama and many others after he saw Jesus first.I am rejoicing with him and asking Jesus to comfort and heal Aunt Reba,Linda,Jerry,Jr. and the grandchildren as well as his sister Janell.God bless each of them.
Anita (Neetie) Johnson
May 08, 2014 | Poplarville, MS
Funeral Services for Jerry W. Thigpen Sr., age 79, of Picayune, MS, who passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, will be held Saturday, May 10, 2014, at 9:00 am at Faith Chapel Church of God.Visitation will be Friday, May 9, 2014 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at McDonald Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.Rev. Ronald Bear and Rev. Eric Richard will officiate the service.A native of Picayune, MS, he was the Owner of Thigpen Septic Tank Services and a member of Faith Chapel Church of God. Jerry was a devout Christian, a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be dearly missed by his family and friends. After his retirement, he enjoyed spending time tending to his garden, fishing, hunting, and reminiscing about the good old days. Jerry served as the Pearl River County Coroner from 1976-1984.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Thigpen and Verdie Burge Thigpen; and his sister, Jacqueline Kellar.Survivors include his loving wife of over 62 wonderful years, Reba O. Thigpen; his daughter, Linda Cockrell his son, Jerry W. Thigpen Jr. and wife Cynthia; his three grandchildren, Michael Cockrell, Jerry "Trey" W. Thigpen III and wife Kourtnie, Sheridan Nicole Thigpen; his four great grandchildren, Michael "Mikey" Cockrell Jr., Shelbie Cockrell, Heidi Cockrell, and Maddie Cockrell; his sister, Janell Easterling; several nieces and nephews.
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