Charles William Thigpen, age 75, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at his residence under the care of Unity Hospice.  He was a native of Lauderdale County, AL, retired Purchasing Manager from Hughes Parker, an Entrepreneur, Teacher, and General Contractor.  He was a member of the Lawrenceburg Quarterback Club, Lawrence County Classics Car Club, and Ethridge Church of Christ.  He was active in mission work in India, Africa, and Vietnam for 35 years.  Mr. Thigpen served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Porter and Mary Odelle Thornton Thigpen.  He is survived by his wife, Juanita Thigpen of Lawrenceburg, TN; two sons, Chuck Thigpen (Rebecca) of Greenville, SC and Lee Thigpen (Kerry) of Chattanooga, TN; one daughter, Lauren Conrad of Nashville, TN; one brother, Alden Thigpen (Dinah) of Florence, AL; seven grandchildren, Avery, Will, Luke, Max, & Holder Thigpen, Mikala Conley, and Blake Thigpen; and one great-grandchild, Joe Thigpen.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Neal Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3:00 PM Sunday, February 26, 2017, with Sellers Crain officiating.  Interment will follow at Deerfield Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN with military honors.  Family suggests memorials be made to Pulaski Street Church of Christ for the Timothy Bible School or the Joe Don Brymer Orphanage. 

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