Knopp, George W.

Passed: 1989-01-24

Age: 100

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1989-02-01

Information: George Washington Knopp, 100, of Ripley, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1989, in Care Inn, Ripley.  He was born in Jackson County, a son of the late Frederick and L. E. Congo Knopp.  He was a member of the Brisco Church, Gay, and was a farmer.  Surviving:  five sons, Okey Knopp of Gay, Ovie Knopp of Ripley, Otho Knopp of Frozen Camp, Otmer Knopp of Mount Alto, Otis Knopp of Racine, Ohio; one sister, Minnie Bailey of Pocatalico; 26 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren.  Services were Friday at Vail Funeral Home, Ripley, with the Rev. Jim Corbett officiating.  Burial was in Mount Olive Cemetery.