Thigpen

Edward L. “Big Ed” Thigpen II, 51, of Roswell, Ga., formerly Troy, Pa., passed away on Aug. 19, 2022.

Born in York, Pa., on June 11, 1971, he was the son of the late Rev. Edward and Betsy Bowman Thigpen.

He was the beloved brother of Leslie (Michael) Archer and the late Deborah Thigpen Bailey; and the loving uncle of Genevieve, Nathanael and Simon Archer.

Edward was a graduate of Troy High School in Troy, Pa., and Penn State University, where he earned a degree in architectural engineering and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.

He was a longtime engineer with DRB Consultants in Atlanta, Ga.

Ed was especially known for his briskets and would promise a brisket as part of many business deals over the years. Ed also loved gambling, especially college football, European soccer and online gaming.

He would do anything for anyone and was tremendously generous. Also, Ed loved to golf and fish, and was always seen with his big smile and sharing his big laugh. He will be dearly missed.

THIGPEN — Friends of Edward L. “Big Ed” Thigpen II, who died Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, will be received from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at All Saints Parish, St. Conrad Church, 125 Buttercup Road, Butler (Meridian).

Interment will be held Tuesday in Schencks Cemetery, Howard, Pa.

The family suggests donations to Aquinas Academy, 2308 W. Hardies Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044.

Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com.

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