Raymond Lynn Kanipe

KINGSPORT - Raymond Lynn Kanipe, 66, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2016, born to the late William Loyd and Frankie Marie Kanipe. Raymond was a retired Navy Veteran and he was also retired from the Sullivan County Sheriffs Office and Swat Team after 33 years of service. Also preceding him in death is a brother, Luther Kanipe; and his mother-in-law, Elva Griffith. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Shelia Kanipe; sons, Brian and Natasha Kanipe, Shannon and Jennifer Kanipe, William and Melissa Kanipe, Zachary Neil and Stephen Neil; very special sister-in-law, Karen Griffith; 11 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. Family and friends are welcome to visit at his home on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 anytime after 2:00 PM. Raymond's wishes were there to be no services to be held. A special thank you to the local Law Enforcement of East Tennessee for their support. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Kanipe.