Walter Kennon Thigpen

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Walter Kennon Thigpen, 63, died Saturday, April 4, 2015, at his home.

Born March 23, 1952, in Florence, he was a son of the late James Walter Thigpen, Jr. and Azalee Rogers Thigpen. He was the grandson of the late James Walter and Sally Thigpen and the late Thurman and Rosa Bell Rogers.

Kennon served in the U.S. Navy and then returned home where he obtained his surveyor’s degree. He later worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation as a certified surveyor. Most recently, he was employed with Island Enterprises where he held the job of construction supervisor for 10 years. He was a very talented carpenter who enjoyed creating with his hands.

Survivors include five sisters and a brother, Carolyn Ard (Frank) of Myrtle Beach, Betty Jo Yarborough (Cale) of Sardis, Shirley McCutchen of Hartsville, Jim Thigpen (Becky Davis) of Summerton, Wanda Ross (Dr. Mark) of Florence and Vonnie Koeppel (Urs) of Sumter; a special sister-in-law, Judy Thigpen of Valdosta, Georgia, and North Myrtle Beach; his former wife, Patti Thigpen of Little River; his uncle and aunts, Ira and Kathryn Thigpen of Georgia and Dot Rogers of Florence; and a number of nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Wayne McCutchen.

A memorial service for Walter Kennon Thigpen will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home, with the Very Reverend David W.T. Thurlow officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in the name of Walter Kennon Thigpen may be sent to a charity of one’s choice in Kennon’s memory.

Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory, 304 N. Church St. in Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179.

www.stephensfuneralhome.org