Michael David Thigpen, Sr.

Mr. Michael David Thigpen, Sr., age 52, of 2939 Piney Mount Road in Tennille died Wednesday March 8 in the Washington County Regional Medical Center in Sandersville.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday March 11 in the New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery near Davisboro. A service of celebration will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday March 11 in the Piney Mount United Methodist Church.

Mr. Thigpen was born in Atlanta, the son of the late Thomas David Thigpen. He had resided in Washington County for many years. Mr. Thigpen was an employee of Thiele Kaolin Company for 34 years. He was an Emergency Medical Technician with the Washington County Ambulance Service and was the Fire Chief of the Ohoopee Fire Department. Mr.Thigpen was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church and attended the Piney Mount United Methodist Church.

Survivors are his wife, Melissa Lord Thigpen of Tennille, his children, Michael D. Thigpen, Jr of Harrison and Michelle R. Thigpen of Harrison, his step children, Mallory Potter and Adam Potter, his mother, Shirley M. Thigpen of Bartow, a sister, Debra (Mike) Martin of Bartow, a brother, Steven (JaNae) Thigpen of Bartow, two aunts, Frances Stone of Davisboro and Mabel Mullis of Thomaston and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

The family will receive friends at May and smith Funeral Home in Sandersville from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday.
The family suggests that donations be made to the Ohoopee Volunteer Fire Department, the Piney Mount United Methodist Church or the New Hope United Methodist Church. The fanily will be at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Owen Lord 2705 Piney Mount Rd. Tennille.

May and Smith Funeral Directors in Sandersville is in charge of the arrangements.
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