Bernard Thigpen Obituary in Jackson at Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Bernard Thigpen

Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., Autumn Woods Cemetery, 4000 W. Northside Drive, Jackson, MS 39209.

Bernard Thigpen was born August 19, 1948 in Laurel, Mississippi to the Late Alvin and Luvera Thigpen. In 1966, he graduated from Sumner Hill High School in Clinton, Mississippi. He played on the basketball team. Bernard attended Jackson State College from 1966-68. He was drafted into the United States Marine Corps in 1969. He was honorably discharged in 1971, he married Ruth Helen Henderson of Flora, Miss issippi. To their union, they had one son, Marcus Bernard Thigpen Bernard worked for Allstate Insurance Company and retired in 2000. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 50 years, Ruth Helen Thigpen; son, Marcus (Latasha) Thigpen; three grandchildren, Monique Denson, Marquesa Thigpen and Makyla Thigpen; two brothers, Ralph (Shirley) Thigpen of Houston, TX; and Roddrick (Angy Renee) Thigpen of Allen, TX; two sisters, Sundrenia Thigpen of Madison, MS and Rae Shelia Thigpen of Texarkana, Arkansas and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

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I love you and miss you big brother from Roddrick Thigpen

We we were saddened to hear of your father's loss. We pray that God will strengthen you and yor family in the days ahead 🙏 William and Debra Nickelberry

So sorry to hear about your loss, I worked with Bernard for many years at Allstate, he always kept us laughing. May God keep His loving arms around the Thigpen Family. Deborah W. Armstrong

My condolences to the Thigpen family. I worked in the past with Mrs. Helen Thigpen. May the Lord comfort you during your time of sorrow. Norma Carroll

To the Dear Family of Bro. Barnard Thigpen (especially Bro. Ralph Thigpen, Houston), It is with Love and Thanksgiving that we offer our heartfelt sentiments to you in this season. No loss is ever easy, but with the Lord's help, we can make it through any situation and come out on the other side more than a Conqueror! Words of comfort from: Standing In Faith Restoration & ReEnry,CDC; Dr. Barbara & Pastor Michael Nelson, Founders; Min Shirley Thigpen, Community Liaison (Houston, TX)...

May the Lord surround Aunt Helen, Marcus, the grandkids, and the entire Thigpen Family with His Comfort, Love, and Peace during this Home Going. We Love You All Sincerely and will continue to lift you up in prayer! Sabrina, Ebony, and Lakeise

My condolences to the Thigpen family. I worked with Bernard at Allstate for 14 years it was a blessing to know and have worked with him.

Jimmie Norwood & Family

Condolences to the Thigpin family during the passing of your loved one.

Family, praying that God will bless and comfort you. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Bernard's cousin, Angela Jones, Erie, PA.

My condolences to Bernard family. We work together at Allstate Insurance. Great man with a big heart. Douglas Weatherby

I'm sorry to learn of Bernard's passing. We worked at Allstate Insurance Company together.. May God offer comfort and peace to his family and friends.
Patrice Anderson-Paige

My condolences to the family of Bernard. Oh my! I worked with Bernard at Allstate Insurance from 1973 to 2000. My God give you all strength during this time and forever.

🙏🏿 For you & your family

May the Lord give you strength and peace during this very difficult time. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.

We are sorry to hear about the passing of Bernard ( a member of our beautiful up bringing in the subdivision #2) it was definitely a family affair!!!! We the Rankin's family ( Mother Clotie Rankin; Mrs. Jean Rankin Miller; Mrs. Cloretha Rankin White;, Dr. Lois Rankin Jones; Mrs. Mary Lou Rankin Walker; and Mrs. Helen Rankin Mozee will be praying for Helen and the Thigpen's family.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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