Terence James “Terry” Keneipp

Terence James “Terry” Keneipp, affectionately called Grandpa by his Family and all who loved him, age 81 of Buford, GA, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Terry has been cremated and a memorial service will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10 AM at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Flowery Branch. The family will receive friends Friday, February 7, 2020 from 4 – 7 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Flowery Branch, or a Veteran’s Charity of your choice in Terry’s name. Terry was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Ruth Simpson Keneipp; sister, Marijo; brothers, Ogie and Don. He is survived by his children, Wayne and Melanie Keneipp, Jefferson, Katie Keneipp & Rob Beard, Buford, Alan Keneipp, Buford; grandchildren, Katie and Ryan Potts, Caleb Keneipp and Sashaba Hanlon, Celrina and James Napier, Gage Keneipp, Elyse and Justin Paul; great grandchildren, Annabelle Potts, Cayden Napier, Violet Paul; brother, Pat Keneipp; sisters, Diane Stringer, Colleen Keneipp; brother in-law, Dr. Tim Simpson and wife Loretta; many loving nieces, nephews and cousins (Bye Uncle Pretty). Terry was born to Don & Irene Keneipp in Chicago, IL, but grew up in Miami, FL. Terry was a Veteran of the United States Army and he retired from the US Postal Service, where he was a Letter Carrier for 30 years. Terry was very involved with the American Legion at the softball and baseball fields in Buford throughout the 1970’s while his 3 children played ball and taking the job as umpire at the ballpark (as no one else wanted it). During the 1990’s he had the pleasure of being Santa in the Buford Christmas Parade for several years. Terry and his wife Ruth were one of the founding families of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Terry sang in the church choir for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his brothers and sisters. The Keneipp family would like to extend a big thank you to the staff at Generous Care Giving on Kilgore Road, Buford, for their loving care of Terry. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel 770-945-6924 Share memories of Terry at hamiltonmillchapel.com