Mr. Thomas Claude Brigman 88, of Rockingham died August 3, 2012 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst. Mr. Brigman was born August 6, 1923 in New Berry, S.C. a son of the late Robert and Carrie Thomas Brigman. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Rockingham and served his country in the Navy during WW II. He retired from Clark Equipment. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Catherine Brigman in2009. He is survived by his son Sam Brigman and wife Anne, Linda B. Terry and husband Luther, and Cathy B. McDuffie and husband Chris all of Rockingham, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. A graveside serve will be held Monday at 10:00 A.M. at Eastside cemetery with Dr. Rev. Jim Nelson officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday night from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham and at other times at his daughter Cathy’s house. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Rockingham P.O. Box 804 Rockingham N.C. 28380 .