Carl Patrick Thigpen, Sr., 80, of Burgaw died Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Woodbury Wellness Center, Hampstead.

He was born July 13, 1933 in Pender County; son of the late Patrick M. and Julia Bland Thigpen. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Bedie McKoy Thigpen in 2010 and his brothers, David William and Thomas Henry Thigpen.

Carl served his country honorable in the US Army. For 28 years he was employed with NC Department of Transportation and had his own lawn care service for over 25 years. He was a member of the Pender County Shriners, the W. Dudley Robbins Post 165 and King Solomon Lodge No. 138 A.F & A.M. Carl loved his church and was a faithful member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church as long as his health permitted.

Surviving is his loving family, Carl Patrick Thigpen, Jr (Lisa) of Surf City, Laurie McWatty (James) of Loris, SC, James Thigpen (Wendy) and Patricia Bannerman (David), all of Burgaw; grandchildren, Christy Thomas (David), Patrick Thigpen, Timothy McWatty (Kelsey Barthiaume), Hope McWatty, Olivia Dawson (Shane), Jessica Lyons, (Josh), Michael Carney, Jonathan Thigpen, Rodrick Wilson (Markeyla Watkins), Marcus Simpson and Kierra Bannerman; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Rebecca Speir of Hays, KS and Julia T. Winborne (Jessie) of Hartsville, SC and numerous nieces, nephews and friends who loved Carl dearly.

Funeral service will be at 3:00pm on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Ralph Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Casketbearers will be Timothy McWatty, Rodrick Wilson, Patrick Thigpen, Brent Croom, Bryan Croom and David McKoy.

Honorary Casketbearers will be Joe Bannerman, Millard Murray, J.B. Croom, Thomas Zandy, Bobby Powell and Marvin Moss.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Saturday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Carl was a loving father and caring grandfather, brother and friend. He found great joy in the simplest of things, but his greatest joy was family. Being a lover of the outdoors, Carl enjoyed hunting, fishing, fish frys and family gatherings. He was a hard worker with great work ethics and his life influenced many young people along the way. Carl is remembered as an honorable man with a kind heart, determined spirit, zest for life, and an enjoyable sense of humor. Above all else...his love for his family and friends.

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Funeral service will be at 3:00pm on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Saturday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.