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Obituary · Bowling Green, KY

Charles Larry Keplinger

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With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Charles Larry Keplinger of Bowling Green, KY.

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Charles Larry Keplinger, age 80, passed away Monday May 4, 2026 at the Kenwood Health and Rehab in Richmond KY.

The Elizabethtown native was the son of the late Roy and Corine Keplinger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Lee Keplinger, and his brother, Walter Keplinger.

Charles was a member of the Living Hope Church in Bowling Green.

He is survived by one son Brian Keplinger, one sister, Beverly Chambers (Leon), and two brothers, Michael Keplinger and Curtis Keplinger, three grandchildren, William, Benjamin and Anna.

Visitation will be Thursday May 7, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel and Friday May 8, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM with Funeral Service beginning at 10:00 AM followed by burial in the Bowlin Green Gardens.

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