Lt. Col. Andrew E. Kniffin
Lt. Col. Andrew E. Kniffin
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Andy was a Master Navigator in U.S. Air Force for 27 years and a member of Hope Chapel in Belleville, IL. He was a master gardener and volunteered for Family Hospice. Andy served during the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his:
Parents, Andy and Edna, nee Liest, Kniffin
Brother-in-law, Richard Hacker
Mother and Father-in-law, Helen and Herschel Hunter
Surviving are his:
Wife of 47 years, Barbara J., nee Hunter, Kniffin of Belleville, IL
Sons:
Hunter (Nicole) Kniffin of Belleville, IL
Brian (Erica) Kniffin of Fairview Heights, IL
Grandchildren:
Emmett Kniffin
Helena Kniffin
Emma Kniffin
Andrew Kniffin
Maggie Kniffin
Sisters-in-law:
Susan (Peter) Grometer
Kathryn Hacker
Carol (Gary) Green
Brother-in-law, Roger (Kelly) Hunter
Dear nieces and nephews
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hope Chapel in Belleville, 2726 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL.
Fellowship Gathering from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Hope Chapel, 2726 Frank Scott Parkway W., Belleville, IL 62223.
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Hope Chapel, with Pastor David Raynaud officiating. Private Interment at Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, IL.
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