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Walter Keplinger Obituary

Walter Brooks Keplinger, 74, of Elizabethtown, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.

He was a native of Hardin County and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. He was a member of Arbor Day and the National Rifle Association and retired from Greenbryer Corp.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Keplinger of Elizabethtown; a son, Walter Clell Keplinger of Elizabethtown; a daughter, Kelly Keplinger-Page (Chad) of Elizabethtown; three brothers, Curtis Keplinger of Franklin, Larry Keplinger of Bowling Green and Mike Keplinger of Elizabethtown; a sister, Beverly Chambers (Leon) of Elizabethtown; two grandchildren, Candice Hodges (Kyle) of Fort Knox and Thomas Wheeler of Lawrenceville, Georgia; and a great-grandchild, Fintan Hodges.

A memorial service is at 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Elizabethtown with the Rev. Leon Chambers officiating.

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed at www.brownfuneral.com.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Jun. 21 to Jun. 24, 2016.
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Pat & Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Walt's passing. I too worked with Walt at RBI/SKF/Greenbrier. He was a kind and caring man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sheila Drew

June 24, 2016

Walter is a man I worked with for many years in the roller bearing business. He is someone that I can call a real friend. Walter rest in paradise.
Your friend Jerry Thompson Precision Roller Bearing Company

June 24, 2016

Walter was my cousin haven't seen him in years. Sorry for your loss to you and family. God speed.

Cora Keplinger.Crowe

June 24, 2016

Kelly so sorry to hear about your Dad. Prayers are with you and your family.

Cindy Sells Prahl

June 22, 2016

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