1940
2017
Larry Leon “Poppy” Knapp went to be with his heavenly Father October 10, 2017, at home peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
He was born August 22, 1940, Winifrede, to the late Allie Alderman and Jerald Knapp. Larry was a member of the Winifrede Presbyterian Church, U. S. Army and retired from U. S. Steel.
Larry loved fishing, hunting and Nascar racing, but his greatest treasure in life was time spent sitting in the bleachers watching his children, whether it was football, baseball, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball or cheerleading, he loved it all.
Along with his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Stella and Clyde McCormick; son, Larry Deway Knapp; and many other family members.
Survived by wife, Sonja, of 51 years; daughters, Laura and John Pozega, Mechelle and the late John Baldwin; grandchildren, Lauren, Allie, John, Trey and Molly; great-grandchild, Brooklyn Paige; brother, Jerald Ray (Delores) Knapp; sisters, Billie Ruth Rogers and Nancy and Richard Justice; and lots of nieces and nephews.
Many thanks to all the family for their love and support through this long journey, and the nurses and doctors for their care and therapy.
The funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Winifrede Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Brad Chittendon officiating. The burial will follow the service at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Larry’s memory to Winifrede Presbyterian Church, 2919 Fields Creek Road, Winifrede, West Virginia 25214.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Stevens & Grass Funeral Home.
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October 12, 2017
Gary and Sheila Alderman
Prayers for all the family. Larry was one of a kind. We would often see him at a ball field somewhere watching his grand kids play. Always had time to talk. Our hearts are saddened. Hugs and prayers.
October 10, 2017
Dick Dameron
Larry Knapp was my life long friend and He was loved by so many. Even though we were separated most of our adult lives we loved each other from afar ,enjoy Eternity with the God who created all of us my friend.
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