Lt. Col. (Ret.) Andrew E. Kniffin, 84, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, November 5, 1938, in Bisbee, AZ, passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his residence in Belleville, IL.
Andy was a Master Navigator in U.S. Air Force for 27 years and a member of Hope Chapel in Belleville, IL. He was a master gardener and volunteered for Family Hospice. Andy served during the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents, Andy and Edna, nee Liest, Kniffin
- Brother-in-law, Richard Hacker
- Mother and Father-in-law, Helen and Herschel Hunter
Surviving are his:
- Wife of 47 years, Barbara J., nee Hunter, Kniffin of Belleville, IL
- Sons:
- Hunter (Nicole) Kniffin of Belleville, IL
- Brian (Erica) Kniffin of Fairview Heights, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Emmett Kniffin
- Helena Kniffin
- Emma Kniffin
- Andrew Kniffin
- Maggie Kniffin
- Sisters-in-law:
- Susan (Peter) Grometer
- Kathryn Hacker
- Carol (Gary) Green
- Brother-in-law, Roger (Kelly) Hunter
- Dear nieces and nephews
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hope Chapel in Belleville, 2726 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL.
Fellowship Gathering from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Hope Chapel, 2726 Frank Scott Parkway W., Belleville, IL 62223.
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Hope Chapel, with Pastor David Raynaud officiating. Private Interment at Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, IL.
5 Comments To "Lt. Col. (Ret.) Andrew E. Kniffin"
#1 Comment By Paula Louis On August 10, 2023 @ 9:16 pm
My deepest condolences to all the Kniffin family. Andy was such a unique and wonderful man. I am so very, very sorry for your loss.
#2 Comment By Gene and Lois mitchell On August 11, 2023 @ 9:48 am
Our good friend Andy set an example for all of us to follow at each golden opportunity we had to be in contact with him.
#3 Comment By Patti and Tim Berry On August 15, 2023 @ 5:36 pm
So sorry for the loss of Andy. A very friendly man. Tim and I send our condolences.
#4 Comment By Dan and Marsha Ragen On August 18, 2023 @ 9:21 pm
Our heartfelt condolences to you, Barbara, and your family. Andy will be missed, especially his smiling face when you met him. You have our deepest sympathies.
#5 Comment By Tonya and Brent Kucharski On September 19, 2023 @ 5:53 pm
Andy and Barbara have been great neighbors for the last 8 years. Andy always gave a smile and a wave.
He was generous with Barb’s toffee and bread. He also gave me my first PayPal to eat.
He is dearly missed. Still hard to look out my window and know he is not there.
Love to the family.