Bruce Knupp, 81, of Leicester, passed away on January 2, 2023.
Bruce was born August 17, 1941 in Black Mountain, NC to the late Todd Knupp and Nell Knupp Moore. He retired from Beacon Manufacturing with over 40 years of service. He was a hard worker and he enjoyed working in his yard and watching sports on tv. Bruce was a loving husband, dad and papaw who will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his previous wife, Patricia Knupp; sisters, Wanda Evans and Pam Burnette; and brother, Jamie Knupp.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 38 years, Linda Knupp; children, Shane Knupp (Shelly), Shannon Knupp, Shea Knupp, Chad Knupp (Laken), and Tonya Burleson (Tanner); grandchildren, Kristian, Noah, Reece, Kala, Victoria, Penelope, Ellorie, and Izzy; and great grandchildren, Saige, Evie, Ivy, and Everly.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 2:00pm at Mountain View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 2, 2023 at 4pm at Leicester Community Center, 2979 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester, NC 28748.