He was born January 23, 1940, in Ravenna, Ohio, to parents Albert Edward and Dorothy (Landis) Knapp. Archie retired from the Ravenna Street Department in 1996. He was a member of New Testament Baptist Church. Archie was an avid sports fan. He especially rooted for the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Cavs, and somehow, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Archie is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years Patricia Knapp, his daughter Karena S. Knapp of Cincinnati, his aunt Mary Jane Black, as well as his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephew, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father Chuck Waddey, and his infant daughter Marrianne Knapp.
Friends and family will be received Wednesday, January 9, 2019, from 5:00 – 6:00 PM with a funeral service officiated by Pastor Ron Lanham at 6:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, with a reception to follow. Private entombment will take place at Grandview Memorial Park.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
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