Clyde Jefferson "Jeff" Knapp Jr.

September 23, 1939 - October 11, 2016

Our loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, Jeff Knapp, passed away at his home October 11, 2016. Jeff was born September 23, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to Clyde Jefferson and Olive Sellers Knapp. Jeff graduated from Murray High School, Class of 1957. He graduated from Brigham Young University, Class of 1961, in Business Management with a minor in Accounting and Economics. Afterward, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sydney, Australia. Jeff served his country in the Utah Army National Guard from 1964 – 1970 as an Engine and Powertrain Repairman. He was also an expert rifleman. Jeff taught auto mechanics, owned Engine Masters (a business for building custom race engines) and developed commercial real estate. In later years, he worked as a commercial bus driver. He enjoyed many hobbies and interests including, drag racing, cooking and taste testing, collecting ubiquitous items, and driving. Jeff is survived by his children, Chris (Marilyn) Knapp, Michele Knapp, CJ Knapp and Nathan (Cami) Knapp; their mother, Marie Jacomas Knapp; 7 grandchildren, and his sister, Vicky (Lamar) Holt. Graveside services will be held, Friday, October 14th, 10:00 am at Murray City Cemetery, 5490 So. Vine St. Murray, Utah, under the direction of Premier Funeral Services.