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Charles G. Leeper
August 06, 1925 - March 24, 2010
Birthplace: Knox County, Tennessee
Resided In: Knoxville Tennessee USA
Visitation: March 26, 2010
Service: March 26, 2010
Cemetery: Eledge Cemetery at Bethany Baptist Church
Charles G. Leeper, age 84 of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010.
He was a member of Three Point Baptist Church and was a humble servant of God as a minister for 54 years. He loved God above all, his loving wife of 62 years secondly, and his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren passionately until his last moment. Mr. Leeper was a devoted family man and friend who had a zest for living that spread much joy and never met a stranger. He was never still and enjoyed reading, gardening, hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents Bryan and Helen Leeper, son, Larry Leeper, great-grandson Cade Stowers, brothers Billy and Ethel Leeper, Leon and Judy Leeper.
Survivors include his wife and love of his life: Lucille Leeper; son and daughter-in-law: Jimmy and Judy Leeper; daughter and son-in-law: Sharon and George Walker; grandchildren: Melissa Stower, Michael Leeper, Randy Leeper, and Brandon Leeper; great grandchildren: Holly, Leann, Anna, Andrew, Hayden, Kayla, Klayton, Nathan, Hannah, and Kai; brothers and sisters-in-law: Lawrence and Helen Leeper, Gerald and Pat Leeper, Jim and Frances Leeper; sister and brother-in-law: Nancy and Jean Ivey; his church family, longtime family friends and much loved spouses of his children and extended family.
Funeral service 7 PM Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Ruben Wilson and Rev. Eric Hurst officiating. Family and friends will meet 11 AM Saturday in Eledge Cemetery for interment. Military honors provided by American Legion Post # 104 and the U.S. Navy. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)
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