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Steve Ipock Obituary
A joint funeral service will be conducted on Saturday at 11 am in the West Vanceboro Church of God by the Reverends Robert Worthington and Chris Elks. Burial will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens.
Stevie was a lifelong resident of the Vanceboro community of Craven County. He was employed as an electrician at Texas Gulf for a number of years and later at Weyerhaeuser and NADEP at Cherry Point until retiring due to disability in 1997. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior and soon after started a prayer group that became Maul Swamp Reunion Chapel, which is now Covenant of God Church. Stevie was still serving as the church's senior pastor.
Diane also a lifelong resident of the Vanceboro community, and was employed at Bosch in New Bern for more than 30 years, retiring in 2001 as purchasing agent. After her retirement she helped care for her grandchildren and supported her husband in his ministry through Covenant of God Church.
Stevie and Diane were preceded in death by Stevie's parents, Raleigh and Evelyn Adams Ipock and Diane's mother, Ida Lee Wetherington Coward.
They are survived by their daughter, Kim Tyree and husband, Jay, of Ernul; grandchildren, Taylor and Logan; Stevie's sister, Sondra Ipock Riggs and husband, Dennis, of Pollocksville; Diane's father, Allen Coward; her brother, John Allen Coward and wife, Nancy; and her sister, Sandra C. Elks and her husband, Chris, all of Vanceboro; their nieces and nephews, Chris Elks, Jr., Tracy Coward, Randle Elks, Rodney and Randy Riggs; and many special cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday at West Vanceboro Church of God from 6 to 8 pm and at other times at their home on River Rd.
Memorial contributions may be made to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453.
Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home, Vanceboro.
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com
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Don Ipock
January 24, 2021
I knew Steve from growing up while living and working within our counrty store “Dick’s Groceries”. Steve & Diane lived across from us on Hwy 17 and I saw much of the both of them. Because of the store and it being the local gathering place for farmers/hunters/fisherman, mostly one and the same person, I would get to go hunting with the group. Steve, Shady Ray & Pete Ellis and others would gather at the store, stand around the heater and make the hunting plans for the day. Steve and I and sometimes his dad “Sparky”, Mr Raleigh to me would all ride to the “Back Woods” to run the dogs, chase a buck and eat cold pork & beans for lunch, life was good. I knew Steve then and I knew him later as a child of God and servant to the Lord. Diane was his rock and Jesus was his Lord.
cindy/donnie/jennifer/nathan williams
February 4, 2014
We were proud to be part of this great family on this earth. We were accepted as blood from day one and can not express how these two people helped build us into the people we are today. We will always be eternally grateful for what they have done for us and all that they have touched far and wide. They were great examples and should be an inspiration to us all. May God continue to bless you and your entire family as we continue this walk.
C Armstrong
February 3, 2014
Praying for the family. May God carry you through this heart wrenching time.
Remember the footprints in the sand. Let him carry you.
Allen Humphrey
February 2, 2014
Dear Sondra and Ipock family,
I am so sorry for your loss of these two loved ones. May your precious memories with both of them comfort you in this difficult time and in the years to come! May God bless you all!
With deepest sympathy,
Allen Humphrey
February 1, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you will feel the Lord's presence very near to you during this difficult time.
shelley cook
February 1, 2014
God open the window of heaven and took two angels home. He open heaven's front door and sent their love back to us in the form of snow. Their Love for us is so strong it covered eastern N.C. and continues to pour out even into Texas. What love only the love of our Father could be so strong.
Bennett Myers
February 1, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Hope that you will find strength in your faith, family and friends. God bless you.
Wayne Crumpton
February 1, 2014
Kim,Jay,Taylor, Logan and the Ipock Family.
We are sorry for your loss, and pray for you during this somber time!
The Bible says do not grieve the loss of a Christian, but celebrate their life, for now they have life eternal!!! Our Lord called them home, because he needed two angels who touched so many here!!!
Alvis & Harriett Collins
February 1, 2014
Kim, Alan, Sandra & all,
I pray for God to grant you peace, understanding, wisdom and love during your time of grief today and everyday thereafter. "Only trust Him." Diane and Steve have a special place in my heart.
Janet and Cliff Hales
February 1, 2014
Stevie and Diane have touched many
lives. My Mama, Daddy, Sister and Brother-in-law were only a few of them. Their faith in God was shared in many
special ways my family and I will never forget. I know they have been welcomed into Heaven by these people they have loved dearly. They will be missed by many. All my thoughts are with you Sandra and Chis and Family.
Christine Smith Barnes
January 31, 2014
Grew up with Diane and went to school with her and Steve. They were always together and never met a stranger. You were always welcome where ever they were. Now they are in Heaven looking out for all of us there. Kim there are no words to express the way you and your family feel at this time.
Quinton Matthews
January 31, 2014
My prayers are with you all
Kristie Laughinghouse
January 31, 2014
We love you Kim, Jay, Taylor and Logan. May god bring you peace during this time.
Love,
Kristie, Marissa, Quinton, Anthony, and Ciara
Hix Browne
January 31, 2014
Kim, Logan,Taylor, and Jay:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. As time goes on, may you dwell on the love you shared with them and the impact they had on your lives. I love all of you and will be praying that God will give you strength. Love, Hix
Suzanne koonce
January 31, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss Kim, may God comfort you and your family during this time and always, my thoughts and prayers are with you all!!! Hugs
shelley cook
January 30, 2014
God open the windows of heaven and took two angels back with Him then closed the window and sent snow. their ministry impacted so many people and families that today their crown is beautiful and i amone of thousands they touch i love this family they always show the love of God
Willis and Dorinda Odom
January 30, 2014
So sorry for your loss praying for the family
January 30, 2014
Kim,so sorry for the loss of your parents,they will be missed greatly.My prayers go out to you & rest of the family.Libby Jones Whaley
January 30, 2014
Sandra, I'm so sorry. I will be praying for you and your family. I hope you find comfort in knowing that they are in Heaven with our Lord and Savior.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fred and Theresa Looney
Tammy Boyd
January 30, 2014
So sorry for your loss.May the Lord be with u in this sad time.These where two loving people who have touch so many others.
Don,Marita & Zach Howard
January 30, 2014
The family has our sympathy. Steve & Diane will be greatly missed.
Jessi Mills
January 30, 2014
So sorry for the loss of Mr. Stevie and Ms. Diane! They were a very sweet and loving couple! My thoughts and prayers are with the family as they go through this terrible time.
January 30, 2014
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers look to Jesus and hold firm to your faith. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding" he will carry you through. Joyce and Rusty Woolard
Marie Wiggins
January 30, 2014
So Sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow, as only he can.
Bo Sutton
January 30, 2014
I am sorry to hear of your loss...they will be missed.....We are Praying for ALL the family......
Patricia Nobles
January 30, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. They will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Donald & Kim Ipock
January 30, 2014
They were inseparable on earth and now in Heaven.
Margaret Garris
January 30, 2014
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS THINGING OF YOU AND KEEPING YOU IN MY PRAYERS
Robert and Janell Tripp
January 30, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. My god bless you and be the family.
January 30, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort from our heavenly fathers promises at Revelaton 21:3-5. cs
Cyndi & Allen Byrd
January 30, 2014
May God bless you in this time of sorrow. Our sincerest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to all of the family.
MARY FERGUSON
January 29, 2014
MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY....LOVE AND PRAYERS
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