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Marty Knepp, 52, of Annapolis
Obituary and service information from Beall Funeral Home in Bowie.
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Marty Knepp, 52, of Annapolis, died Thursday, April 30. He leaves behind a legacy as a great father, husband, friend, musician and teacher.
Marty’s music background started at Arundel High School under the direction of Dr. Phil Butts. He has a degree from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music. He played both drums and vibes in many groups around the Washington/Baltimore area. He also taught at Anne Arundel Community College, and taught lessons in jazz, big band, clinics and session work.
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Marty is creating peace and groove in heaven’s throne room, because his passion was always music. As he always said, “A groove is a terrible thing to waste.” Peace and groove to you all!
Visitation will be Thursday, May 7, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at Beall Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 8, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church in Millersville. Interment will be private.
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»Information from the Beall Funeral Home website.
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