Alvie Ray Knapp (83) of Mayport, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at UPMC Hospital in Altoona, PA.
He was born on May 3, 1935 in Summerville, PA the son of Levi Clover Knapp Sr. and Erma Hazel Hice Knapp.
Alvie attended the Clarion-Limestone High School and began working for United Natural Fuel Gas in Clarion, PA, and later for the Felmont Gas Co. in New York, and retired from Byerly Tire Co. in Brookville, PA.
He was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Brookville, PA for nearly 60 years where he served as an usher, loved helping out with the Bible School classes, decorating the church for Christmas, and really enjoyed filling up the boxes each year for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.
Alvie was a member and loved helping out the Summerville Vol. Fire Dept.
He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, turkey and deer hunting.
Alvie is survived by 2 Sisters – Freda Maxine Knapp and Frances Jane Knapp both of Mayport, PA, 2 Nieces – Rosalyn Love of Orlando, FLA and Carol Johnson (husband Ken) of Hazen, PA, 2 Nephews Tim Knapp of Reynoldsville, PA and Kevin Knapp of Sarasota, FLA, 7 Great Nieces and 1 Great Nephew, 3 Great-Great Nieces and 2 Great-Great Nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 Brothers – Levi C. Knapp Jr. and Willis Knapp, 1 Sister – Hazel Knapp, and 1 Nephew – Lloyd Knapp.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 2-4PM and 6-8PM at the Peterson Funeral Home 153 Jefferson St.
Brookville, PA 15825, and on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 10AM to 11AM at the Evangelical United Methodist Church 30 White St.
Brookville, PA 15825 with a service in Alive’s memory to be held at 11 AM at the church with the Rev. Chuck Jack presiding.
Internment will take place at the St. John’s Cemetery (Windy Hill), Rose Twp., Jefferson Co., PA and memorial donations maybe made to the Evangelical United Methodist Church 30 White St. Brookville, PA 15825, or to the donor’s choice.
Arrangements under the direction of the Peterson Funeral Home of Brookville, PA
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