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Shane Thigpen Obituary
Madison: Shane Thigpen, 49, from Orange City, FL, passed away from a car accident on November 1st. He leaves behind his mom, June Ragans-Wood; children: Amber, Austin, and Jordan Thigpen; brother, Damon Thigpen; nephew, Sterling Thigpen; and his high school sweetheart, Susan Clark. He was predeceased by his dad, David Felix Wood (Woodeye) and his brother, Jason D. Wood.
Shane was a devout family man above all else, having a unique relationship with each of his children. He enjoyed reading lengthy novels and loved music of all varieties.
Shane grew up in Tallahassee, FL and was a member of the Tallahassee Heights United Methodist Church. He graduated from Lincoln High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served from 1988-1990. Shane worked for the State of Florida for 13 years. He graduated from Keiser University with a degree in Network Administration. For the last nine years, Shane was employed as the IT Systems Administrator for the Seminole County Tax Collector's Office.
Shane considered his children to be his greatest accomplishment. He touched the lives of many with his kindness and fun-loving nature.
A service to honor and celebrate Shane's life will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Beggs Funeral Home in Tallahassee, FL.
Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel is in charge of arrangements 850-973-2258.
You may send your condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.beggsfuneral.com.
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Mike Burnett
November 17, 2021
Thinking about you Brotherman & Missing you .
Suzanne Eno
November 4, 2021
June, my dear cousin, thinking of you during this sad anniversary. Love you.
SUZANNE ENO
November 4, 2020
Hi June, Thinking of you at this sad anniversary. Love you, Suzanne
mike burnet
November 28, 2016
Its been 30 yrs since last time I seen him he was a great friend back in high school Shane and Cary Dawkins and i had some great times together .in the 80s I'm truly sorry..and I will always remember him ....God bless him and his family...
Sandra Dixon
November 14, 2016
June, so sorry for your loss. May you always keep the good memories close. Sandra Dixon
Suzanne Eno
November 10, 2016
I am so very sad that Shane, a young cousin to me, has left us. I remember him as a sweet baby boy dearly loved and cherished by his parents. My heart goes out to the family who has had far to much sorrow. God keep you in his care and give you peace. Love and God bless, Suzanne Strupp Eno, Cousin.
Sam Edwards
November 10, 2016
Shane was a guy that you couldn't help but like. He was always a great co-worker during the brief time I had the privilege of working with him, and dealing with him always left me in better spirits. Shane, you'll be sorely missed.
Cheryl Kane
November 9, 2016
Amber, Austin and Jordan, your dad was taken much too soon. I know how much he loves you and will be watching over you. I miss him dearly and wish like you he was still here. He was a wonderful man, coworker, leader. Much love to you and you are forever in my thoughts a prayers.
Cheryl
Jo Ann Leadon
November 8, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I used to work with Shane and had many talks about how much he loved his children and family. He was a wonderful person!
I pray for God's peace to blanket you during this time of loss.
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