CONOVER, N.C. - Richard “Snuffy” Allen Kanupp, 58, of Conover passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.

He was born February 26, 1966 in Catawba County to the late Richard Lee and Sudie Jane Houston Kanupp. Snuffy was employed with Aiken-Black Tire Services in Hickory. He enjoyed making hammers, working on and fixing Go-Karts and spending time with his grandchildren and family.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters Chelsey Kanupp of Granite Falls, Kelsey Santizo of Wilkesboro, Jessica Lowrey of Woodhaven, Mich.; brothers Marcus Kanupp of Hickory, Phillip Kanupp and wife Debra of Conover; grandchildren Donoven, Anderson, Vada, Oliver, Alison, Bella, Alexa, Yeslek and Rubi; nieces Madison Kanupp, Casey Rogers (Blake), and Deanna Foster (Ryan).

A service to celebrate Snuffy’s life will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Bennett Funeral Service, 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton. Pastor Rick Bowman will officiate. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Service.

Condolences may be sent to the Kanupp family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com

Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, N.C. is serving the Kanupp family.