Ernest Kenneth Thigpen Sr., age 81 of Canton, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2017 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00P.M. Friday February 2, 2018 from Tri Cities Memorial Gardens in Florence, Alabama. Mr. Thigpen is survived by his son; Ernest Kenneth (Angela) Thigpen, Jr., Canton, GA, sister; Redith Bee, Florence, AL, 2 grandchildren; Alicia and Bryant Thigpen and several nieces and nephews. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Thigpen Family.