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Joel Knepper Obituary

KNEPPER, Joel V., 89, of Tampa, passed away, Thursday, September 3, 2009. He was a World War II Navy veteran and had been a pastor and principal of Christian Schools in Georgia, Florida, Michigan, and North Carolina. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Town & Country. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Ramona; his sons, David (Julie) Knepper and Paul Knepper; his daughters, Libby (Don) Muller and Ruth Marquith, sister, Naomi Knepper; brother, Paul (Lynn) Knepper; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great- grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 4, at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 6802 Silvermill Dr., Tampa 33635. There will be a viewing from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Sarasota Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made in Joel' s memory if you prefer to CBH Ministries, PO Box 1001, Grand Rapids, MI 49501 or to First Baptist Church of Town & Country, 7601 Jackson Springs Road, Tampa, 33615. Please sign the online guestbook at www.blountcurrywest.com

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Published by TBO.com on Sep. 4, 2009.

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The Chuck Vandegrift Family

September 16, 2009

Ramona and Family,

We were so sad to hear of the passing of a great man of God. We are praying for God's strength and peace in the coming days. We love and miss you all.

Terre Ritchie

September 15, 2009

God be with you Libby and the rest of your family as you go through this very difficult time of loss. Memories are so precious at these times!
Your CBH Ministries family

Jerry & Olive Marquith

September 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.

September 4, 2009

Dear Libby and Don,

You have our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your Father. God has welcomed home another soldier of the cross.

May your dad's dedication to the Lord continue through his loving family.

The Zeeland Board of Public Works

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