Grady Carroll Thigpen, 78, of Lexington, AL, passed away at his home on June 30, 2024. Grady was a retired Mechanic for the Lauderdale County School System and a member of the Christian faith.
Grady is survived by:
Wife: Carolyn Gardner Thigpen
Sons: Rick Thigpen of Greenhill, AL; Jimmy Bubba Irons (Katy Adams) of Greenhill, AL; Steve Thigpen of Iron City, TN; and Grady Anthony Thigpen (Kimberly) of Huntsville, AL
(5) Grandchildren and (7) Great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Virgil Lee Thigpen and Genora Clemmons Thigpen
Brother: Johnny Thigpen
Sister: Juanita Johnson
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 1:30-3:30 P.M. at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 3:30 P.M. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery.
Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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