Ed was born in Putney on December 12, 1931 to the late George Alton and Diccie Mae Brannard Knapp. He was a retired Service Technician with Montgomery Wards and a US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Along with his parents Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Marie Pierson Knapp; siblings, Elmer and Elsie.
He is survived by his sons, Edward Lee Knapp and George Wayne Knapp both of Belle, Timothy Gene Knapp of Sissonville; sisters, Edna Thompson of Cinco and Emma Pettit of Charleston; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
At Ed’s request cremation will be honored and a memorial service may be held at a later date.
The online guest book can be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com.
Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden is in charge of arrangements.
