Albert Kanipe
February 17, 1928 ~ May 4, 2020
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJames Albert Kanipe, 92, passed away Monday, May 4, at his home in West Asheville.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late James L. and Dorothy Whitt Kanipe. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Thompson, and by his brothers, Dan and Earl Kanipe.
Albert was a 1947 graduate of Asheville High School and then served our country in the US Army during the Korean War, achieving the rank of Sgt First Class. He retired as the mail room foreman after 43 years with the Asheville Citizen-Times, and was an active member of Grace Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Walsh Kanipe; brother-in-law, Ed Walsh; sister-in-law, Brenda Pace; nephews, Lee Pace, Adam Kanipe (Ashley), and Don Walsh (Sandie); and nieces Dena Shelton (Dillon), Julia Haffarman (Peter), Alana Hollifield (Jerry), and Sharon Kanipe.
A private memorial service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Grace Baptist Church with the Revs. Drs. Branton Burleson and J. Derrill Smith and the Rev. Steve Ackerman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grace Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 718 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Private Service: October 17, 2020 11:00 am
Grace Baptist Church
718 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-3535
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Barbara,
Tim and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Albert. You both hold a special place in our hearts. You have both been such a wonderful, godly, example of marriage. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.
All our love and prayers. Tim and Stephanie Harris
Barbara, I am so sorry. Albert was a terrific man of God and being around him was special. I remember going out visiting with him on Tuesday nights many years ago. I also remember him teasing me one time when I was driving the church van to VA hospital to sing at their nursing home which we did on a monthly basis. I gave it back to Albert and one of the deacons on that trip sought to bring peace to the situation not realizing that Albert and I were just having a good time. I told Dad about Albert’s homegoing and he was very sorry to hear the news. I wish the world situation was different so that I could give you a hug and tell you in person that I love you and I loved Albert. You have my number so please call me if I can do anything or if you just need a friend to talk to.
Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss! I can always remember Albert for being such a fine Christian and such a Godly influence!
Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss! I am praying for you and your family! I remember Albert as such a Godly man!
Barbara, I have such sweet memories talking to “Albret” as I called him! You both were such sweet neighbors! Love and prayers for you and your family!
Shannon Davis
For my hero,my uncle, a guiding light in my life. i love you and miss you more than you know.
My uncle, my hero, a guiding light in my life, you will be forever missed..I love you.
Barbara,
I am so sorry to hear of Albert’s passing. He was a good and Godly man. It was because of his witnessing to my parents that they both were saved and baptized in their late eighties and early nineties. May God be with you and give you peace that passes all understanding.
Barbara, We were so sorry to hear about Albert. Prayers for you in the days to come. May God keep you close in his loving arms. May you be surrounded by friends and family. Much love to you. Mike & Gail Joyner
I’m so sorry for the loss of Mr. Albert Kanipe. He was a true gentleman and friend. Barbara a wonderful wife and friend that will in my life forever. Albert will be surely missed.
I’m honored to have been your niece. We will sure miss you, Uncle Albert.
Barbara, you have been a dear friend since our school years. I offer my sincere condolences in your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Barbara, I am so sorry about your husband. I’m sure he was a wonderful man because you are such a special lady. You were always so sweet to Brenda and me and never thought we were crazy. Or if you did, you never said so. You listened to us,
advised us, and set a good example for us. I have many fond memories of your family.
I pray that your years with Albert and the many memories you shared will bring comfort to you.
Barbara, I was so saddened when I read of Albert’s passing. This time will be so hard for you honey, but by the grace of God you will know that Albert is in His hands now. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, but always think of you as my friend over the years, and always will.
He will be missed. My prayers are with you and the family.
Barbara, you and Albert have been such blessings to our family. We love you both! Praying for peace and comfort for you.
Uncle Albert, I can’t believe you are gone. But my hope remains in Christ and I know we will meet again.