Gilbert Knepp

Gilbert J. Knepp, age 63, beloved husband of Sue Knepp, died on Wednesday, October 6, 2010.

He was born in Deer Lodge Tennessee on February 8, 1947, a son of the late Sigmund and Gladys Knepp. Mr. Knepp served, as a MSGT with the United States Air Force and after retirement became the co- owner of Knepp Roofing and Carpentry. He was member of the Shaw Heights Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife are: one son, Samuel Knepp of Dalzell; two daughters, Karen Romuld and her husband Randy of Dalzell and DeShelle Celghorn and her husband Joe of Sumter; one brother, Marcus Knepp and his wife Elaine of Chapin; three sisters, Lenore Capley and her husband Jim of Nashville Tennessee, Carmen Robbins and her husband James of Deer Lodge, Tennessee and Jewel Knepp of Deer Lodge, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Kayla Birchard and Noah Romuld; one great-grandchild, Maci Lynn Birchard, and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by; his parents Sigmund and Gladys Knepp and one brother Casto Knepp.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 3:00 pm at Shaw Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Victor Cheek and Rev. Dale Myers officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 11, 2010 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Shaw Heights Baptist Church prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to, Shaw Heights Baptist Church Youth and Children, 2030 Peach Orchard Rd, Sumter, SC 29154-1108 or to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.

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The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.