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Jerome Thigpen Obituary

Jerome Charles Thigpen was born November 6, 1965 in Las Vegas Nevada. He lost his battle to cancer on October 1,2010 at the age of 44. He was preceded in death by his parents Rollan Powell, Della Day, James and Mary Lee Thigpen. He is survived by his wife Heather and his 3 year old Son Trenton. Brothers: Danny Powell, Emmett, Lonzel and Reggie Thigpen. Sisters: Aqua Thigpen and Delores Powell. He had many nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles. Services will be held at Greater Light Christian Center, 2540 Sutro St ste 1 on October 15, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Oct. 12, 2010.

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Brad Donnelly

October 16, 2019

I just found out today (10/16/2019) that Jerome Thigpen has passed away. I was heartbroken. I am literally a better man because I came in contact with Jerome more 30 years ago. There is a politician running for office here in Pennsylvania named Thigpen and I started thinking about Jeromes handsome smile and enchanting personality. I use to play basketball with Jerome and Emmett and thought Id go online and look for them. So sad to learn of his familys tragedy. I will begin today praying for his family every night. He was a Good Man and helped make me one. God Bless!

Gwen Ball

October 19, 2010

I'm very sorry for the pain that Jerome's passing is bringing to his family & friends, and I'm sorry for the loss to his family--especially to his sweet little boy. Please understand that God called Jerome home, and through Trenton & God’s revelation of Jerome’s final days, we can be thankful that God blessed him before doing so; this is part of God's greater plan that we need to trust and believe-in vs. trying to understand, as in time, God's purpose is always revealed. As children of God who accept Jesus Christ as their savior, we can have eternal life, and I understand Jerome knew & accepted this and asked for redemption; I take comfort in such greatness during this time of sorrow. May God bless and be with Jerome’s family and friends and ease their pain. Rest in peace Jerome; you have been through so many trials. ~Gwen Ball, on behalf of the Ball family

October 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to family and friends. I have so many high school memories of Jerome.
Laura Cole

Kimberly Small

October 15, 2010

Went to Hug High with Jerome. So sorry to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences to the family.

Connie Coleman

October 15, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Virginia White

October 14, 2010

God Bless you at this time remember absence from the body is presence with the Lord. He's gone to his mansion. Your in my prayers. Love Virginia

October 14, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about Jerome's passing. My condolences to his family.
Dolores Henderson

Ramona Bruster

October 14, 2010

My prayers go out to the family and friends. He will be missed.

Ramona Bruster

Theresa Cox

October 14, 2010

I went to Traner & Hug with Jerome. I am stunned to hear of his death. My deepest condolences and sympathy to his family and friends.~Theresa Cox Vigue

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