Rev. Dean Knipe

October 30, 1955 - September 15, 2022

visitation

Vance Brooks Funeral Home - PC

3738 Hwy 431 North / 280 West

Phenix City, AL 36867

Monday 9/19, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

All Times Are EASTERN

service

Vance Brooks Funeral Home - PC

3738 Hwy 431 North / 280 West

Phenix City, AL 36867

Tuesday 9/20, 2:00 pm

cemetery

Private at a later date.

Reverend Leonard Dean Knipe, Jr., 66, of Phenix City, AL, entered into his eternal home on Thursday, September 15, 2022. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”. Jesus responded, “Well done thy good and faithful servant.”

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in the Vance Brooks Funeral Home Chapel, Phenix City, AL, with Reverend Lewis N. Passmore Jr, (Bud) officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, September 19, 2022 from 6:00 till 8:00 PM (EST) at the funeral home.

Reverend Knipe was born October 30, 1955, in Fort Benning, GA. son of the late Leonard Dean Knipe, Sr, and Marion Jane Harrison Knipe. He was passionate about GA Football, and he loved to talk about “his” team. “Psycho Rev.” as he laughingly referred to himself loved a good joke or prank. Reverend Knipe served as a pastor most of his adult life culminating at Providence Church in Columbus, GA, for 23 years. He never met a stranger no matter their status in the world’s eyes. This allowed him as a Chaplain with Kindred Hospice to serve with compassion and share Christ’s love. His ministry will continue from the warmth and care he shared with many others throughout his life. We miss him so much, but we have great peace in knowing he is receiving his eternal rewards.

Survivors include his wife Deboarh R. Bullard Knipe; his son, Jeremiah “Jeremy” Knipe (Samantha), son, Anthony Knipe, two daughters, Lindsay Wesley (Michael) and Kelly Lopez (James “Jim”); seven grandchildren, Bryce, Tyler, Madison, Rachel, Riley, Chloe and Christopher; sister, Susan Dodson (Dave), a special uncle and aunt, Cy and Barbara Harrison; several nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his memory to Kindred Hospice, www.kindredhospice.com or Providence Church, 5401 St. Marys Rd, Columbus, GA. 31907

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Debbie, I just heard tonight about your husbands’ death from a lady who now works at ACS . I am so sorry for this tremendous untimely loss. She told me his passing was unexpected. Please know I am so sorry for your loss and I will think of you often as you face the hard days ahead.’. May God bless you and be with you as you mourn this great loss . I am sure you have many close friends who will be on this walk with you. May your tremendous faith in God carry you through. Thoughts and prayers, Becky Meredith

I am sorry to hear of Chaplin Deans passing. I met him about 2.5 years ago when he started visiting my mom through Kindred Hospice. He was very kind and so easy to talk and laugh with. My prayers to his family and friends.

Sorry I just learned of Dean’s passing today Sunday September 25th. Please know I loved Dean’s spirit and humor and I would have been there to honor his memory had I known of his passing. I may have brought donuts.

In memory of Rev. Dean Knipe, Susan R Mathews lit a candle

So sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and will truly be missed.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I’m very sorry for your loss Debbie, he was a kind and good man.

Farewell my friend… My sincere condolences to Pastor Dean’s family and friends.
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So very sorry for ya'lls loss In our prayers

Dean you will be surely missed we love & appreciate you for all you did for Kindred and our patients/families

You will be truly missed ❤️

Dean's great faith and love for God was an inspiration for many. He will be missed.

I'm going to miss my pastor and dear friend very much . I am glad we just spoke a few days ago. He was always there to help people and led many to the Lord . It was a blessing to have known him.

My deepest condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

To Dean’s children: my deepest condolences to Jeremy, Anthony, and Lindsey. I will always have the fondest memories of your father and greatly appreciated his visit to pray with and over my Grandmother during her passing. He will forever be remembered by so very many. To Dean’s wife Debbie: I am so so very saddened by Dean’s passing. You are a strong women and he loved you dearly. If you ever need me, reach out, I am here. My sincere sympathies. I have missed all my Knipe family so very much.My thoughts and prayers to everyone who’s life has been touched by Dean Knipe, a great individual.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

Jeremy, Samantha & Family , Our condolences and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love Christina & Michael Lankford , Jay & Family

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I am so saddened to hear of Bro. Dean’s passing. I was so shocked. He just went to see my dad at Parkwood. He often visited my mom, dad & sister at Parkwood. He will surely be missed. Prayers for the family.

In memory of Rev. Dean Knipe, RustyGilbert lit a candle

Praying 🙏 for the family.....such a great man .......

Rest In peace Dean. Thank you for all the games you brought me to growing up.Always, Baconator

My BEST friend, my brother ,my gift from God. Dean was so much to me, I Loved him with all my soul. He loved people inspite of, not because of. Deano will be missed greatly. I thank God for blessing me with such an Angel of a man. He served his people well. God is so pleased with him. He always asked "What I can do for you?" All the time he was blessings me with his smile and big o loving heart. I ask God to bless the family with comfort and strength. I will miss you at Valley Park Manor. When ever we get together for a meal or game or when he leaves my office and depart, we will both say "I Love you " My dear friend rest. I will see you again.
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Such a sweet, kind and caring man. Always friendly with a smile. I enjoyed his messages while I was going to Providence Church. I know he will be missed by family and friends. My heart breaks for his family! Dean, tell Ron Dacus hello for me!!!

In memory of Rev. Dean Knipe, Penny Holzapfel lit a candle

Chaplin Dean was a very nice man whom I got to meet, through Kindred Hospice. He came out to visit my mother Nona Doner , we laughed, talked and Prayed together. Gone but never forgotten 🙏🏾

So sorry for your loss Dean was a wonderful and sweet man he will be greatly missed. I will be praying for peace and comfort for the family.

Dean was a wonderful person we loved him dearly he was like family to us he was a Godly man always helped people he was never a stranger we surely will miss him prayers for his wife Debbie and family and friends. Fly Dean into heaven we love you 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

I won't ever be the same again. Rest in peace.

Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in the comfort that you will see Dean in heaven.

Rest In Peace

RIP Dean . Prayers for the family.

U will truly be missed

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I’m blessed to have known Pastor Dean… I ask that The family accept my most sincere condolences.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.