Jay R. Knapp
1923-2012

 
Jay R. Knapp, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri died Thursday, November 22, 2012 
at a local healthcare facility.  He was born on July 19, 1923 to James 
and Wilda (Courtin) Knapp.  Jay married Virginia Akins on November 5, 1945. 
He was a member of the Brotherhood Lodge No. 269, A.F. & A.M. and Savannah 
Avenue Baptist Church.  Mr. Knapp was preceded in death by his wife; 
parents; a brother, Frank Knapp, and a disabled veteran. 
Survivors: sons, Roger Knapp, St. Joseph, Missouri, Gary Knapp (Becky), 
San Bernardino, California; daughters, Sandra Knapp, St. Joseph, Missouri, 
Karen Angely, St. Joseph, Missouri; nine grandchildren; 
fifteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. 
Graveside Services and Inurnment:  10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer 
Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery.  
The family will receive friends 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, 
Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.  Online guest book and obituary 
at www.meierhoffer.com