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Coy Klepper Obituary

Coy Harold Klepper went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2024. He was born July 9, 1933, to the late Kelsie Klepper and Bonnie William Klepper. Coy was a charter member of Cedarview Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, teacher, and church treasurer. He loved and was very active in his church. Coy loved to work in his yard and flowers. He was a member of the Senior Citizens and walked every day with his friends. He was an avid knife collector and was a member of East Tennessee Knife Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Betty Green Klepper; brother, Merle Klepper; sister-in-law, Reba Kilgore Klepper; and niece, Becky Bowman.

He is survived by his son, Todd Klepper (Lori); grandson, Matthew Klepper (Kaytee); granddaughter, Morgan Klepper; great-granddaughter, Pheonix Klepper; step-grandchildren, Ciara, Alexis, and Aiden Bearup; brother, Wayne Klepper; sister-in-law, Ann Klepper; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Morelock and Pastor Duane Williams officiating.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024, at East Lawn Memorial Park with Military Honors by The American Legion Posts 3/265.

The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for their care and comfort.

Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an online condolence for the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News on Mar. 21, 2024.

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Judy Kresge

April 8, 2024

Coy was a very kind man. I loved him and his wife Betty very much. They are untied again in heaven. My condolences to the family
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John Green

March 22, 2024

Prayers for the family. Coy was one of the finest, upstanding Christian I have ever known. He was such a good friend and neighbor to our family. I know he will be missed by many. John & Wanda Green

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Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home - Kingsport

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Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home - Kingsport

117 E. Charlemont Avenue PO Box 27, Kingsport, TN 37662

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East Lawn Memorial Park

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117 E. Charlemont Avenue PO Box 27, Kingsport, TN 37662

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