Jerry Michael “Mike” Knipp, age 71, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at his residence with his family.
Mike was born Friday, December 5, 1952, in Fayette County, Kentucky, to Juanita Henderson Knipp and the late George Russell Knipp Sr. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers, George Russell Knipp Jr. and Charlie Knipp, and one sister, Kathy Menix.
Mike is survived by his mother, Juanita Henderson Knipp, and is fondly remembered by his three brothers, John Paul (Toni) Knipp of Mansfield, Ohio, Chester Knipp of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, Steve Knipp of Olive Hill, Kentucky; and two sisters, Vicki Brown (Kenny Leadingham) and Connie (Randy) Offill, of Olive Hill, Kentucky. He is also remembered by his special friend, Mary Kay Lawhorne, brother-in-law Bobby Menix, sisters-in-law Debbie, Jenny, and Viola, along with Gabrielle Mchone, whom he treated like his own. Mike’s memory will be cherished by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mike was a man of many joys. Born as one of nine children, he always loved his family and cherished spending time with his brothers and sisters. Mike was always cheerful and could make anyone feel better with one of his stories or jokes. He loved playing 500 rummy with his nieces, belting out Beatles songs with his brothers at Christmastime, and reading his vast collection of nonfiction books. Mike also loved his work. He retired from Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida after more than two decades. He loved to show friends and family around the parks when they visited. Mike loved his visits back home in Olive Hill and spent his time fishing and taking long country drives. He had the best laugh and he will be missed greatly by his friends and family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Darryl Garvin officiating. Burial will follow in Garvin Ridge Cemetery, Carter County, Kentucky.
Friends may visit after 12:30 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.
Bobby Menix, Chris Brown, Chaston Knipp, Tyberius Knipp, Troy Lindsey, and David Stevens will serve as pallbearers, with Daryl Back and Dale Dixon serving as honorary pallbearers.
Globe Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Jerry Michael “Mike” Knipp.
