He was born November 9, 1932 in Louisville, the son of the late Frank and Mary Cecil (Bowling) Knoop, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Evelyn Knoop.
Jim worked as a Chemist for Brown & Williamson and after over 35 years of service retired as Quality Assurance Manager. He was also a member of St. Leonard Catholic Church for over 30 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, music and also being a youth sports coach.
Survivors include four children, Chris Knoop (Barbara), Stephanie Mittel (Jim), Joan Schade (Lee) and Steven Knoop; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Frank Knoop, Jr. (Shirley).
A mass to celebrate Jim’s life will be conducted at 10:00 AM Friday, April 30, 2021 at St. Leonard Catholic Church, 440 Zorn Ave. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd.
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