Richard Kirk K’Nipple

Richard Kirk K’Nipple, age 82, of Branson, Missouri.

Richard Kirk K’Nipple, age 82, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on September       6, 2022. He entered this life on July 23, 1940, in Versailles, Illinois, the son of Charles and Rosie (Hughes) K’Nipple. Richard was joined in marriage on August 6, 1966, to Norma Lambe.

He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Lee K’Nipple and daughter, MaryLynn Felton.

Proudly serving his country, Richard was a member of the United States Air Force. He served for four years on active duty as a news photographer stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. After his time in service Richard worked as a cash register repairman for National Cash Register in St. Louis, Missouri. An entrepreneur at heart, Richard spent the last 50 years of his life developing and running a multitude of small businesses, the most recent of which was Lightning Pawn and Music in downtown Branson, which he started in 1989.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Norma K’Nipple; his children: Kirk Johnson, Christopher and Michelle K’Nipple, and Jason and Shelley K’Nipple; five granddaughters: Lisa, Olivia, Ellie, Elaina, and Annie; two grandsons: Justin and Austin; and three great-grandchildren: Pryden, Serena, and Orion.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. Monday, September 19, 2022, at The Grove Christian Church, 116 Pathway Drive, Branson, Missouri, 65616, with Pastor David Patrick officiating. He will later be inurned at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.