Rev. Bob Knapp (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Rev. Bobby Joe Knapp, son of Woodrow and Eva Decker Knapp, was born May 3, 1942, near Sleeper, Missouri. He was greeted by God’s angels Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in his home in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty years, seven months, and twenty-four days.
On July 10, 1959, he was united in marriage to Lois F. McGuire, and to this union two daughters and one son was born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Charlotte Anderson; and a brother, Don Knapp and son-in law, David Becker.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of sixty-two years of happiness and memories, Lois, of the home; a daughter, Beth Becker, of Lebanon, Missouri; a son, Steve Knapp, and his wife, Mary, of Lebanon, Missouri; a son in law, Brad Anderson; four grandchildren, Laramie Bowles, and her husband, Ryan, Janet Miller, and her husband, Richard, Tyler Knapp and his wife, Jordan, and Travis Payne, six great-grandchildren, Garett, Bree, Scout, Parker, Claire, Chloe; a brother, Bill Knapp, and his wife, Betty, of Lebanon, Missouri; a sister, Joyce Hicks, and her husband, James, of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Louise Brown, of Moline, Illinois, and Crystal Fisher, of Lebanon, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He lived most of his life in Laclede County, Missouri, in the Lebanon area. He began working as a mechanic for the H. D. Lee Company, and then did propane sales. He worked in food delivery for several years first for Holsom Bread Company and then for Frito Lay Company. Later in his life, he worked as a funeral director assistant at Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
As a young man, Bob made his profession of faith in Christ and was baptized. He later became a minister of the gospel, which was his greatest joy in life. He had served as pastor at Sleeper Pentecostal Church, Trinity Full Gospel, Eldridge Full Gospel Church, and Cole Camp Pentecostal Church. He dedicated his life to visiting the sick. He especially enjoyed gospel quartet music and even sang in some groups.
He was a people person who was always willing to help anyone in need. He possessed a delightful sense of humor and was known as “Poppy George” by his family. His life rotated around his faith and his family. He loved his family dearly and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring friend to many. We celebrate his life and know that he will be remembered for his deep religious belief, his love of his family and for the many friends he made. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
A memorial has been established to Hufft Cemetery and donations may be made through the funeral home.
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