Albert Ray Thigpen, lovingly known as Daddy, Granddad and Great-granddad, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016, in Hondo TX.
Born Jan. 25, 1930, in Eldorado TX, he was the son of Albert P. and Dena Kruse Thigpen.
Albert, 86, served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, 1951-56. A former resident of Kyle, he was a manager at K-Mart for many years.
A family member said, “Anyone who ever met our dad was an instant friend. He loved us as a family and he loved his friends. He was the first to help you if you needed help. His faith in God kept him strong throughout his life.”
Albert is reunited in heaven with his loving wife, Elizabeth Rieber Thigpen; his parents, two sisters and two brothers.
He is survived by his children, Margie (John) Lawhon, Dianne (David) Westfall, Dale (Melinda) Thigpen, Eddy (Pam) Thigpen and Mike (Shá) Thigpen; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and extended family.
Rosary at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Memorial Service at 10 a.m., will be held Thursday, July 14, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
