03/29/15 — JOHN CHRISTOPHER THIGPEN

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JOHN CHRISTOPHER THIGPEN

JOHN CHRISTOPHER THIGPEN

July 6, 1977-March 24, 2015

Chris Thigpen, 37, of Asheville, formerly of Goldsboro, died Tuesday at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Chris was the son of John E. and Faye Lane Thigpen of Goldsboro.

He was a graduate of Rosewood High School and received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

He was an organic farmer in Buncombe County.

Chris was a traveler and never met a stranger; he loved to talk with everyone he met and was always willing to give a helping hand.

Chris had a deep love for his family and friends.

A private funeral was held at Wayne Memorial Park, Dudley, N.C., on Saturday.

Arrangements are with Evergreen Funeral Home and online condolences made be made at www.evergreenmemorialservice.com.

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Published in Obituaries on March 29, 2015 9:31 AM