John Berkeley Knapp's Obituary
John Berkeley Knapp of Garland passed away April 23, 2011. He was born March 10, 1918 in the Parvin community of Denton Co., TX to Charles Howard and Emma (Dolly) Jackson Knapp. He graduated from Denton High School in 1936 and from North Texas State Teacher’s College (now UNT) in 1941. He served with the 13th Armored Division of the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Georgia Howle Fletcher on November 7, 1963. She predeceased him on December 1, 2005. John retired as manager of the casualty property claim department for the Traveler’s Insurance Co. in Dallas. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Garland. He is survived by nephew Charles Knapp of Prosper; nieces Patsy Price of Pilot Point, Cheryl Garcia of Lewisville and Carole Bassinger of Sanger; stepson Al Fletcher of Grand Prairie and stepdaughter Sue Bomar of Dallas. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his stepson Ronnie Fletcher, one brother and five sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, in the chapel of First Baptist Church Garland with Rev. Jack Schmid officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 801 Ave. D, Garland, TX 75040
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