Johnn-Thigpen-Obituary

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Johnn Lewis Thigpen

North Charleston, South Carolina

Nov 2, 1946 – Jan 27, 2021 (Age 74)

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BORN
November 2, 1946
DIED
January 27, 2021
AGE
74
LOCATION
North Charleston, South Carolina

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Johnny Lewis Thigpen, 74, of North Charleston died Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Johnny was born November 2, 1946 in Kingstree, SC and moved with his family to Park Circle in the 1960's. He attended Garrett and RB Stall High Schools where he made outstanding contributions to both the football and...

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Uncle Johnny, l think about you all the time you never talked bad just helped me out when I needed your help! Picked me up from school and got my hair cut. And looked out for me always. Thanks for that. You were the best uncle in the world to me bar none. Happy birthday

Really miss you uncle Johnny, think of you all the time. Like when I was 16 you kept me from getting locked up for racing my mustang. You dropped what you were doing and bailed me out. Just told me to be careful what a night

When I was little you used to take me bird hunting, thanks for the memories, Joey

I was 16,got caught racing my mustang on a Friday night. Called you and you dropped everything and come got me out of going to jail!THANKS FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT UNCLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still hard to believe you're gone!Thanks again for all you did for me I'll always remember you. The whole world is missing you!!!!I love you uncle johnny,you were the best, joey

Thanks aunt sue for the picture of uncle Johnny, I will miss him but remember the man and uncle I knew and loved.Sorry for your and the world loss of a great man!!!!!

JOHNNY I AM JUST HEARING ABOUT YOUR HOMEGOING AND AM DEEPLY SADDENED BUT KNOW YOU ARE RESTING IN THE ARMS OF OUR SAVIOIUR JESUS CHRIST. YOU WERE SUCH A KIND AND GENTLE SOUL AND WILL BE REMEMBERED WITH THE FONDEST OF MEMORIES. SUE PLEASE KNOW YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND I PRAY YOU FIND COMFORT AND PEACE IN THE LIVES JOHNNY TOUCHED. GOD BE WITH YOU AND JOHNNY I WISH YOU GODSPEED.

Mr. Thigpen was a true gem! I had the pleasure of doing his building permits for the City of Charleston for many, many years. I would often invite me & my family to come and dine at the restaurant. He was such a gentle & kind soul and will be missed. Keep looking to the hills which cometh your help and strength.

My heart goes out to Sue, Renee´, Rebekah, and family for your loss. Johnny was a very sweet man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.