of Melbourne, AR
November 1, 1931 - January 30, 2021
Arnold John Kipfer Jr., 89, of Melbourne passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021.
He was born November 1, 1931 in Atlanta, Michigan to Arnold John Kipfer Sr. and Elizabeth (Forsner) Kipfer.
Arnold was of the Penticostal faith; he enjoyed playing music and woodworking.
Survivors include his sons, Arnold Kipfer (Tammy) of Melbourne and Phillip Kipfer (Deborah) of Crowley, Louisiana; daughters, Faithie Sulkowski of Melbourne and Sharie Curtis (Coke) Curtis of Melbourne; sister, Emma Kovacs of Michigan; ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Leona Mae Kipfer; and son David Kipfer.
Pallbearers are Arnold Kipfer, Phillip Kipfer, Zeke Kipfer, Darrell Sulkowski, Phillip Sulkowski, and Coke Curtis.
Graveside services will begin at 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Reeves Cemetery in Guion under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville with Ronnie Treat officiating.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks and social distancing will be observed.
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10 Condolence(s)
Christen Bunnell
Monday, February 8, 2021
Uncle John you will be missed by so many
Joan M Kipfer
Sunday, February 7, 2021
I will miss his posts. We had a lot in common although we were strangers.
April beaver
Sunday, February 7, 2021
I will always love you grandpa and I miss you I hope you are having a blast in heaven with grandma. We will meet again one day
Marlene Carr
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Faye I am very sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember when we spent the night at their house in Michigan. They were very nice to some young hicks from Lawrence County. Hope you are okay
Kenny sulkowski
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Love you grampa hope u have a wonderful walk to the other side miss you for ever
Kenny sulkowski
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Love you grampa hope u have a wonderful walk to the other side miss you for ever
Evelyn Embry
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Praying for everyone who knew and loved him! He was a great man who will be truly missed.
John and Pamela McBride
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Thinking of the family during your time of loss. Looks like your grandfather had a wonderful long life, had some special talents, wood working and playing music, that kept him young at heart.
Lance & Charlotte Hopkins
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Rev.21:3,4
Alan Vickery
Monday, February 1, 2021
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery