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J. W. (Dub) Knapp was called to a tee time with his Lord and Savior Saturday, November 28, 2009. He was born February 5, 1929 in Oklahoma and graduated from Okemah High School in 1948. Dub immediately left for basic training in the Air Force and was stationed at Holloman AFB. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force Dub enrolled at ENMU in Portales, NM and earned a Bachelor's degree in accounting. He held various Civil Service jobs after graduation at White Sands and the Sacramento Army Depot. A promotion took Dub to Albuquerque and Washington, D. C. with the Fish and Wildlife Department until his retirement. Dub and Marian, his wife of 58 years, returned to Albuquerque where he could devote full time to his favorite hobby, golf. He worked for many years as a marshal at Puerto del Sol Golf Course. J. W. (Dub) was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, four brothers, and his beloved son, David Knapp. He is survived by his wife Marian, loving in-laws, nieces and nephews plus "adopted" family and friends who were proud to know Dub and stayed by his side through his recent illness. A special New Orleans style Celebration of Life will be held at Christ United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. The address is 6200 Gibson Blvd. SE. Pastor Kimberly Kinsey will officiate. In lieu of flowers please contribute to the Christ United Methodist Church or charity of your choice. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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