Melvin Knapp Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 18, 2021, at the age of 86, Melvin Knapp of Monterey, Louisiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ellis Knapp, Sr. and Dora Mills Knapp; his son Melvin L. Knapp, Jr.; his granddaughter Brittany White; his great grandchild Beau Russell; and his sisters, Irene Lee and Sharon Morace.
He is survived by: his wife Wanda Gay Beard Knapp of Monterey, LA; his children, Jacqueline Knapp Mallory (Douglas) of Wilksboro, NC, Deanna Knapp of Monterey, LA and Randy Scott Knapp (Lisa) of Monterey, LA; his stepchildren, Gayla McMillian (David) of Jonesville, LA and Lawrence White of Fayette, MS; his siblings, Alton Knapp of Monterey, LA, Scarlett Fitzgerald of Bernice, LA, Evelyn Smith of Baton Rouge, LA, Ellis Knapp, Jr. (Beverly) of Monterey, LA and Cathy Richarson (Robin) of Orange Beach, AL; and his grandchildren, Leighton Burley of Monterey, LA, Lauren Poole (Jesse) of Monterey, LA, Amber Russell (Jason) of Monterey, LA, Randi Creel (Tyler) of Harrisonburg, LA, Hunter Knapp (Lacee) of Larto, LA, Carli Galbreath (Scotty) of Natchez, MS, Molly Butler (Cass) of Monterey, LA, Kirk Bairnsfather of Monterey, LA, Bretlyn Bainsfather of Monterey, LA, Drew D'Antonio of Falmouth, MA, Mallory D'Antonio of Falmouth, MA, Chase McMillian of Jonesville, LA, Avery McMillian of Jonesville, LA and Slayter White of Harrisonburg, LA. He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
