Although I didn't know Kev as much as the rest of the family, he together with Pauline brought their kids up amazingly well. If there was a gold medal for bringing up such an honest and loyal family then that surely should be bestowed on Kev and Pauline. Put it this way, if I was in a trench in world war I, then I'ld feel safe wil Kev, Dean and Col right beside me. The Knipes - Top Trumps. Friends come and go - The Knipes brothers remain forever !! God Bless

To grandad (kev) i may have only known you for 5 years in my heart i have known you for longer all the good times you have given me and through the bad times you have still been there for me and my family and i just want to say that i really miss you and in myhaert youhave a space for all eternety love keryn xxxxxxxxxxxx

Just a note from all Karens friends as we all hope we could share her pain to know that Pauline, the boys and Karen will never see your face again Although we will never see you again you will always be in our heart as we know as a husband, a father, a friend you fulfilled a wonderful part We know that you will be looking over your family but just to let you know that we will be there for all of them whenever times are low We still can't believe your are no longer with us and you were taken away so sudden but at least we know that by God's side he definately has a good un! Love all Karen's friends xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Kevin, Now for you your marathon's run Along the way we had some fun We all know you were the best Now its time for you to rest We will all sit and weep While you so peacefully sleep Cousin Ralph xxxxxxxx

To Dad aka Kev, You are such an inspiration in my life. So laid back, when I was young and got in trouble for something, you just left it up to my mum to do the hitting. You just gave us a look which was worse then being hit. Our last drink together was up town - Platt Fields Park, watching some live bands....you said it was a good day better than sitting in the Sports on a nice day. I am so glad that our last drink you enjoyed so much. I'm going to miss going for a pint after work with you, and saying tell your mam were just having one more. And staying out for a couple more. Our last football match together was Birmingham away, Phil Agent came with us, you loved it.....all United fans going mad, all asking for beers and just walking off without paying. You thought you were so cool, we used to call you 'Jimmy Dean' the original teenager. You used to come out with me and my mates all the time, up town or the dogs. Me mum used to ask you how old did you think you were 60 or 25. Like Col Harvey says you were the local 'stato', always asking questions about United and all the lads asking you anything they didn't know. I'll see you again, most probably with a question for you about football. Love you forever Dean xxxxx

Kev was such a pleasant, nice, relaxed gent whom I really enjoyed the company of when out for a few pints with Dean, Colin and friends, the laughter was always ringing around the pub. He was the encyclopaedia of Football, what he didn't know wasn't worth knowing. Kev you Were a star, looked upon as a friend rather than a friends father, I will cherish the good times always and forever. My thoughts go out to all the Knipe family (Dean, Colin, Kevin, Karen & Pauline). God bless you all.

My dad, an amazing person who I love with all my heart. I still can't get my head round all this, it just doesn't seem real that you have gone. I've got millions of fantastic memories of you, all which I'm trying to keep thinking of to make me strong. I remember when we went to Ibiza with mum, at night she'll go back to the hotel when she'd had enough but we'll stay out chatting in a bar 'til 5 or 6 in the morning. We both never knew when it was time to go home.....I know where I get that from now. You made New York an amazing holiday I'm so glad I seen it all with you by my side. You used to always remind me how I made you miss Man Utd v Chelsea back in 1977 'cause you were at my birth, you have still have that ticket somewhere. When we were all growing up the lads used to I was the spoilt one, that you wrapped me up in cotton wool and could could get away with anything 'cause I was the only girl. There isn't one time I can think of when you raised our voice at me.....you never did. I'm gonna miss you sat in the back room, out of the way just chillin on your own....thats how you liked it. You've left a empty hole within me dad, that is never gonna be filled, life isn't going to be the same without you. It aches to think about just what is actually happening. I'm going to miss you so much but I know you won't leave us, you'll always be near us all.....I know you was holding my hand. God Bless, Sleep Tight.......I'll wake you up again soon Love your devastated dauhter Karen xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx "So when you feel a little tatty and unhappy with your face Let it breathe into us and put you back in place Let it breathe, let it breathe From the day it came into us til the day it wants to leave For it will, it will go And it will not say goodbye just like it didn't say hello............ Let love tear, let love tear up itself And when you feel a little down, when you feel a little down From the oldest swinger in town" xxxxxxxxxx

Feel no guilt in laughter, he knows how much you care Feel no sorrow in a smile that he's not here to share You cannot grieve forever, he would not want you to He'd hope that you can carry on, the way you always do So talk about the good times and the ways you showed you cared The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared Let memories surround you. A word someone may say Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day That brings him back as clearly as though he were still here And fills you with the feelings that he is always near For if you keep these moments, you will never be apart And he will live forever locked safe within your heart Our thoughts are with all of the Knipe family x

KEVIN Our hearts were broke this week its true, on news that god had taken you. Shocked and stunned, too soon to go. We will miss you loads, more than you know. A wonderful man taken too soon, a place in heaven is waiting for you. Rest now Kevin and dont you worry, for we will take care of all your family. Love karen and family xxx

“I choke back the tears thinking why Kev has gone; I’ve witness for the first-time a family distraught and inconsolable. I’ve seen a dark empty void in their eyes and expressions, an illustration of a families overwhelming loss. A family I have grown close too, who I adore and call my own”. I can’t help wonder whether there is any justice in the world. I’m at a loss to explain why a man of Kevs character has gone, a guy I respected and cared about”. “In this time of great sorrow, it is always difficult to express a persons heartfelt feelings coherently. But I wish to say this”: “Too me, Kev, was the quiet Marathon Man, with the cool swagger and the keen enthusiasm for football- forever known for pulling out a football story or result…. from a generation I never saw. He was an everyday guy; a goodfella, a humble, down-to-earth, loving family man. If the world was made up of people like Kev, we have an awesome world. . “I’m not religious, but if there is a God, then perhaps he chose you for a reason we can’t comprehend- for a mission that only a special, divine disciple could fulfil”. “Sometimes, when we feel at our most vulnerable; we are capable of magnificent things. In all the sorrow and sadness of today and beyond, we all are able to find an inner strength to allow us to carry on. With the help of friends and family, the ability to live on, with Kev’s memory close to our hearts, will begin to resonate. The smiles will return, the future will look bright again- and the passage of time will soothe the pain that we all feel – “I’m certain of this; the future of a family with its roots sprung from the unison of two wonderful people- shall continue to spread and flourish . I will try my best to help in that” “I miss you mate and I wish you were still here”. Baz

Death is nothing at all; I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, Wear no forced air or solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is Well. Kevin - and all the family, in our thoughts and prayers.

could not believe it when we found out Sunday night me, Dean, Colin an all the lads were only talking about you on Saturday on our hols, will miss watching the match with you or even just having a beer an testing us on our football knowledge, just been thinking back to last year at your house it was your 60th birthday bash me and you dancing and singing to Folsom prison blues by Jonny Cash with blow up guitars. all our thoughts are with Pauline, Dean, Colin, Karen, Kev and all your family. You will be sadly missed and never forgotten Phil Agent and family.

I still cant believe that Kevin is no longer with us and has been taken away so suddenly. I have known Karen and her family for what seems like a lifetime and to me they are like a second family. Kevin was a fantastic Dad to Karen and the boys and ive always joked that he is Daddy cool, with his slick back hair his love of football not to mention the fitness fanatic he was running the London Marathon. I think my greatest memories of Kevin are the hours of embarrasment he used to put kaz, kev, colin and dean through by playing the projector films from when they were young, i can still see how proud he was of them now sat in the garden watching them all while we had a good laugh! Heres to Kevin ....xxxxxxxx

over recent day's i've questioned what is it all about? I'm still reeling from my brother's death an this happens to one of my brother's good old friend's. I had the fortune to be in Kev's company on several occasions. Deano's dad. He was one of the lad's an would fit in quite comfortably talking to a group of young lad's just as much as the older one's.I use to listen to Him intently talk about the man utd teams of yester year. He seemed to know it all player's, teams and the score's Our local" Stato" . To Kev's immediate family His wife Pauline, His son's Kev,Col an Dean an His Daughter Karen i only Hope with time you can all make some sense of this.An that this tribute page bring's you some small comfort. Your in my thought's an i feel your pain.An as Dean has said i can just see Kev ,Mike, an Finny sharing a beer together looking down on us.Rest In Peace Kev.x Col Harvey

Dad you wern't only my Dad, but my mate, my drinking buddy. Im going to miss you so much it hurts. You have shown and told me so much, that i will always be in debt to you.Our hoildays and trips; especially our New York trip, was brilliant . You put me in on the right road in football taking me to United which im so glad about . I know you are looking down on me, having a drink with joe, harvs and finny. you have gone but you will never be forgotten, i will miss you so much, see you soon for a drink . love you . your son and friend dean