George E. Knapp, 75
LEIPSIC - George E. Knapp passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, July 11, 2022, after a short struggle with cancer.
He was born February 2, 1947, in Charleston, WV and served in the Navy. He was employed for 33 years at Chrysler. George was an avid pool player, loved the Eagles and Phillies, drag racing, bowling, and carried a lot of passion for his ten years of sobriety and numerous friends from AA. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Whiteside; and five other siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Maureen; son, John; daughter, Kristie; his bestie, Barry Blanchfield; his pets, G-man and Georgette; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and siblings, Frankie, Lynn, Sheila, Jimmy, Emogene, and Lisa.
Memorial services will be held 12 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2022 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna with interment in the DE Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 669, New Castle, DE 19720.
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