Buddy Canipe
March 11, 1935 ~ December 21, 2021
Born in:
Mitchell County, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Buddy Lewis Canipe, 86, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.
Mr. Canipe was born in Mitchell County to the late Luther and Jennie Canipe. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Canipe.
Buddy was a U.S. Army Veteran. He retired as an Account Executive from the Asheville Citizen Times.
He was a long standing member of the First Baptist Church of Asheville, and was a devout Christian. He loved traveling, Tar Heel Basketball, and trading cars. In retirement he ran a produce stand at the farmer’s market called Bud’s produce and had a small greeting card business. He also volunteered his time with Make A Wish Foundation.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Conley Canipe; a son, Larry Canipe; a daughter, Jerrie McCracken (Steven McCrary) and a grandson, Michael McCracken (Jordon).
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: ABCCM; 24 Cumberland Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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It was a pleasure working with Buddy at CItizen Times many years. He was such a pleasant person to work with. God bless his family at this time.
We are friends from early years! So sorry for your loss! You are in our prayers!
Teresa and Mike Cowan
So sorry for your loss , Larry . Sending prayers your way friend .
Larry, so sorry to hear of your Uncle’s passing. Prayers for your family.
Larry, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Prayers for your family.
We always enjoyed our time with Buddy and Elizabeth. They were such good friends. We are so sad at losing Buddy. Let us know if we can do anything Elizabeth. Phil and Georgia Davenport.
Larry and Jerri, So sorry to hear about your Dad. His Dad and my Uncle George Canipe were first cousins and I knew your grandparents and Dad because they lived close to them there in Loafers Glory. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you face life without your Dad.
Love, Jake
Larry and family: We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Your Dad was one of a kind. He will be missed by all.
Mike and Ariane Piercy
Larry , with the many years of knowing you the love of God and Family was deep and evident within your family.
As Christians we know absent from the body is present with our Lord.
I pray this scripture is a great comfort during this difficult time.
Revertia
We are thinking of you during this very difficult time. Our sincere sympathy. Buddy will never be forgotten by us.
We are thinking of you during this very difficult time. Buddy will never be forgotten by us.