Ronnie “Ray” Thigpen, age 72, passed away July 17, 2024. Visitation will be Saturday, July 20 at Williams Funeral Home from 11:00 – 1:00 pm. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 pm at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens with Wayne Scott officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearer will be Liam Parker.
He is preceded in death by his son, Nick Parker; and granddaughter, Zoe Parker.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Thigpen; children, Blake Maddox and Brad Parker (Emie). Additional survivors include sister, Jane Scott and twin sister, Bonnie Faye Gresham; grandchildren, Bentlee, Reagan, and Liam.
Ray retired from Sheet Metal 48. He was an avid collector and a friend to everyone. He loved his family dearly. He was a member of Faith Church.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Zoe Parker.
