Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMay 15, 1937, McDowell County, North Carolina470, Julius Alonzo “Lon” Kanipe Jr.
DeathFeb 19, 2010, McDowell County, North Carolina470, Julius Alonzo “Lon” Kanipe Jr.
BurialMcDowell Memorial Park, East Marion, McDowell County, North Carolina470, Julius Alonzo “Lon” Kanipe Jr.
Spouses
BirthNov 29, 1938, Mitchell County, North Carolina470, Ethel Ada Howell Kanipe
DeathJul 27, 2021, McDowell County, North Carolina470, Ethel Ada Howell Kanipe
BurialMcDowell Memorial Park, East Marion, McDowell County, North Carolina470, Ethel Ada Howell Kanipe
FatherEd Overton HOWELL (1911-1979)
MotherRuth Ethelene QUEEN (1915-1997)
Obituary Online notes for “Lon” Julius Alonzo KANIPE Jr.
Son of the late Julius Alonzo Kanipe, Sr., and Aletha Loftis Kanipe, he was an assistant coroner and funeral director for Kirksey Funeral Home.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Marion, NC.

He was survived by his wife, Ethel Kanipe; two sons, Jeffrey Kanipe (Susan) and Christopher Kanipe; a daughter, Shannon Kanipe; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

His graveside service was held February 22, 2010, with The Rev. Dan Thornton and Don Mitchell officiating.
470, Julius Alonzo “Lon” Kanipe Jr.
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