Kenton Morris Knorpp, age 79, of Tulsa Oklahoma passed away in the mountains surrounding Eagle Nest, New Mexico, one of his favorite places to visit, on August 2, 2019. He was born on September 12, 1939 in Amarillo, Texas to Morris and Myrtle Knorpp.
Kenton was a gentle, kind and loving husband and father to his children and so many of their friends. He graduated from West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas with a BS in Geology. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order while in college and loved his time in Canyon. Kenton joined the Army while in College and served his country proudly. Kenton and Judy were married over Christmas in 1963 and lived in Canyon, Texas. After having their 2 children, they moved to Tulsa where Kenton started his career in the decal business. His love for the oil and gas industry led him to his next career as a Geologist which he carried throughout the rest of his life. Kenton also owned a well know sign company in Tulsa and later sold it to spend his time in oil and gas. One of his favorite hobbies was spending time in the garage building barn doors with his grandson.
Kenton was so many things to so many people. He loved Country Western Dancing, gardening, building anything and America. He was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, a member of the First United Methodist Church Tulsa and former president of the Builders Sunday School class.
He is survived by:
Wife of 56 years Judy Knorpp: son, Brad Knorpp: daughter, Kenda Cobb; grandson, Carson Cobb; brother, Kerry Knorpp and spouse VonDell; sister-in-laws, Terri Moore and spouse Jeff and Cindy Wooten, Nieces and Nephews, Richard Chucovich, Steve Chucovich , Stana Eager, Clinton Knorpp, David Wooten, Eric Moore and spouses.
He was preceded in death by:
Father, Morris Knorpp; Mother, Myrtle Knorpp; sister, Laurel Chucovich: aunt, Evelyn Hood and niece Kara Knorpp
Memorial Services will be held as follows:
Saturday August 24, 2019
10am-Noon
The Steel Barn 7440 E 340th Rd, Talala, Oklahoma 74080
We are asking that you bring your Favorite memory with Kenton to drop in our memory box for the family to read at a later time.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home, Taos. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
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| Name | Kenton Morris Knorpp |
| Date of Birth | September 12th, 1939 |
| Date of Death | August 2nd, 2019 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Taos | |
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818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos NM 87571 United States |
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Kenton was such a gentle, loving man. He was a blessing to his family and his friends. His smiling countenance was a joy to behold. We are saddened by his passing. Paula and Fred Beasley
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Judy, Kenda, Brad and Carson, we are heartbroken to hear of Kenton’s passing. He will forever be remembered in our hearts. Our prayers are with each of you during this very sad time. He left his mark on both of us. He was loved and appreciated.
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Great guy and very sorry to hear about his passing. Judy my heart goes out to you
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Kenton was the dearest man I know . I always loved dancing with him and so did all our friends. He so loved his dear wife and she is a jewel as well . I will miss his laugh, stories and the fun we all had with Kenton . He was so brave and just always a gentleman. My heart just brakes and grateful we got to know this man . He just lived to dance .
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