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Rev. Dean Knipe

October 30, 1955 - September 15, 2022
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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

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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) onContinue Reading

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Becky Carroll Meredith (Lott) left a message on October 31, 2022:
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
Susan Brown left a message on October 6, 2022:
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.
Jim Cole left a message on September 25, 2022:
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.
Susan R Mathews left a message on September 21, 2022:
In memory of Rev. Dean Knipe, Susan R Mathews lit a candle
Susan R Mathews left a message on September 21, 2022:
So sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and will truly be missed.
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Ron Smith left a message on September 20, 2022:
I’m very sorry for your loss Debbie, he was a kind and good man.
Leonard Boyd left a message on September 20, 2022:
Farewell my friend… My sincere condolences to Pastor Dean’s family and friends.
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Rudy Parker left a message on September 19, 2022:
So very sorry for ya'lls loss In our prayers
Asia Steele left a message on September 19, 2022:
Dean you will be surely missed we love & appreciate you for all you did for Kindred and our patients/families
Kathy Brandon left a message on September 19, 2022:
You will be truly missed ❤️
Kathy Brandon left a message on September 19, 2022:
You will be truly missed ❤️
Kathy Brandon left a message on September 19, 2022:
You will be truly missed ❤️
Kathy Brandon left a message on September 19, 2022:
You will be truly missed ❤️
Kathy Brandon left a message on September 19, 2022:
You will be truly missed ❤️
Debra Hall left a message on September 19, 2022:
Dean's great faith and love for God was an inspiration for many. He will be missed.
Heather Morris left a message on September 19, 2022:
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.
Laura A Knipe left a message on September 18, 2022:
My deepest condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Connie Knipe left a message on September 18, 2022:
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.
Mechelle Reitzammer left a message on September 18, 2022:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Christina Lankford left a message on September 18, 2022:
Jeremy, Samantha & Family , Our condolences and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love Christina & Michael Lankford , Jay & Family
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Leta Dempsey left a message on September 17, 2022:
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.
RustyGilbert left a message on September 17, 2022:
In memory of Rev. Dean Knipe, RustyGilbert lit a candle
Carl Barrett left a message on September 17, 2022:
Praying 🙏 for the family.....such a great man .......
Carl Barrett left a message on September 17, 2022:
Praying 🙏 for the family.....such a great man .......
Carl Barrett left a message on September 17, 2022:
Praying 🙏 for the family.....such a great man .......
Carl Barrett left a message on September 17, 2022:
Praying 🙏 for the family.....such a great man .......
Carl Barrett left a message on September 17, 2022:
Praying 🙏 for the family.....such a great man .......
Kenneth Pate left a message on September 17, 2022:
Rest In peace Dean. Thank you for all the games you brought me to growing up.Always, Baconator
Joseph Tucker left a message on September 17, 2022:
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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Brenda Dacus left a message on September 17, 2022:
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!!!
Penny Holzapfel left a message on September 17, 2022:
In memory of Rev. Dean Knipe, Penny Holzapfel lit a candle
Gloria Doner Williams left a message on September 17, 2022:
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 🙏🏾
Shirley Danford left a message on September 17, 2022:
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.
Nancy & Carl BarrettSr left a message on September 17, 2022:
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 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Jeremy Knipe left a message on September 17, 2022:
I won't ever be the same again. Rest in peace.
Jeremy Knipe left a message on September 17, 2022:
I won't ever be the same again. Rest in peace.
Faye Leslie left a message on September 17, 2022:
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.
Susan left a message on September 17, 2022:
Rest In Peace
Susan left a message on September 17, 2022:
RIP Dean . Prayers for the family.
Shianne chambless left a message on September 17, 2022:
U will truly be missed
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Leonard Boyd left a message on September 17, 2022:
I’m blessed to have known Pastor Dean… I ask that The family accept my most sincere condolences.
Vance Brooks left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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