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Loney "Sonnie" Melvin Keplinger, Jr.
1945 - 2022
BORN
1945
DIED
2022
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Loney "Sonnie" Keplinger, Jr. Obituary
Loney “Sonnie” Melvin Keplinger Jr., age 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Grant Memorial Hospital with his loving wife by his side. He was a resident of Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center and formerly of Jordan Run, WV. Sonnie was born on February 25, 1945 in Harrisonburg, VA, the son of the late Loney Melvin Keplinger Sr. and Gladys (Phares) Keplinger. On June 20, 1975, he married his wife Delores Dean (Turner) Keplinger who survives on Jordan Run.
Sonnie was a 1964 graduate of Petersburg High School and a Christian by faith. He worked as a poultry farmer, retiring from Rockingham Poultry and was a member of the WV Poultry Growers Association. He enjoyed listening to WVU football and basketball games, reading, and singing gospel music with the Keplinger Family. One of his greatest pleasures in life was to ride around on the family farm and up on the ridge with his children. Sonnie will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father.
In addition to his wife, Sonnie leaves behind to cherish his memories: 2 daughters, Priscilla Beach (James) of Mt. Crawford, VA; Adonica Keplinger of Jordan Run, WV; 2 sons, Nathan Keplinger (Michelle) of Jordan Run, WV; Stephen Keplinger of Jordan Run, WV; a sister, Mary Berg (Roy) of Jordan Run, WV; 4 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorcas Lonenette Keplinger.
Sonnie’s family will receive friends on Saturday, June 4, 2022, 5-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV. Funeral services will be on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Tom Shaum and Laurel Eby officiating. Interment will be in the Keplinger Family Cemetery in Maysville, WV. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the Basagic Funeral Home, POB 400 Petersburg, WV 26847. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com
Memories and Condolences
for Loney "Sonnie" Keplinger, Jr.
Sue Beach
May 27, 2024
He was a great guy, a great dad,husband,granddad ,an had many friends he cherished. Loved to hear him sing.
Shalee Wilburn & family. Franklin, WV
June 5, 2022
Delores, Adonica & family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss.
Aquilla , Linda and Baby Ivan Beach
June 5, 2022
We love you guys dearly will be praying for u!
Fay M
June 5, 2022
May you have peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. God bless you and be with you each step of the way.
Ann Nelson
June 5, 2022
Delores
So sorry to hear of your loss. Will be praying for you
and the family in this time of grief. Take care and
will be thinking of you.
Mike and Cynthia Yokum
June 4, 2022
Delores and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bobbi wolfe
June 3, 2022
Im so sorry for your loss sending prayers for all of you.
Eugene & Norma Auville
June 3, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. May God's loving arms surround you with strength to endure.
Hollis and Tomasenia Ours and family
June 3, 2022
Thinking of you with hugs and prayers.
sabrina wright
June 2, 2022
so sorry for your loss you will be my prayers.
Gloria Wenger
June 2, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time . May the Lord give peace, strength and hope in the coming days. Heaven´s joy Awaits!
Angie Propst
June 2, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a good man. You are in my prayers.
Sue Beach
June 2, 2022
Am so sorry to hear of Sonnies passing. I remember him as a very great man an always enjoyed talking to him when we visited. Prayers an hugs to the family.
Linda Judy Lemley
June 2, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Many prayers and love
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