Knapp, Brian James

Brian James Knapp, 46, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Andrew Knapp, and mother, Nettie Georgiana Knapp.

Brian was an instant friend to everyone he met and he especially loved his family. If he couldn’t be with them he was on the phone with them planning their next visit. Some of Brian’s favorite memories which he spoke of often were of his time at Floyd County High School where he served as the manager of the football team; he was the Floyd County Buffaloes biggest fan. His other loves were professional wrestling and music; particularly playing his flute and listening to the FCHS band.

Left to cherish his memory are his father, John R. Knapp of Floyd, Virginia; Brothers John Knapp III of Lockhart, Texas, George Knapp (Maureen Haley) of Floyd, Virginia; Sisters, Linda Borek (Ted) of Irving, Texas, Susan Galbraith (Tom) of Kingston, New York, Nettie Tomshaw (Tiber) of Kingston, New York, Barbara Seidemann (Roald) of Floyd, Virginia, and Mary Knapp of Floyd, Virginia; many special nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral services to be held at Gardner Funeral Home on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 2:00 PM followed by interment at the Jacksonville Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour before service time. Online condolences may be made at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home.