Born in Catawba County on December 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Ted Kanupp and Louise Reinhardt Kanupp.
Lifetime member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, he served on several church committees and on church counsel, over the past 40 years. Past member of the Downtown Development Committee, served on the Fairbrook Fire Department board of directors several times, and current member of the Catawba Valley Landlord Association. Ed worked for FPS pawn shop as a jeweler and owned and operated Goldsmith’s Jewelry Repair and Sales for over 20 years.
He is survived by his wife Ann Isenhour Kanupp of the home; daughter Callie Southers and husband Braden of Conover; son Thad Kanupp and wife Ariel of Newton; grandchildren Elara Kanupp, Theia Kanupp, Sadie Southers and Jasper Southers.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 10:45 am to 11:45 am at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 12:00 pm at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church with Pastor Randall Cauble officiating.
Burial will follow in church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 2120 Startown Road, Hickory, NC 28602
