Birth date: May 5, 1983 Death date: Apr 2, 2005
Joseph ?Joey? Wilson Knapps Funeral services for Joseph ?Joey Wilson Knapps, 21, of Pritchett will be held at Ten O?clock AM Wednesday April 6, 2005 at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home 1617 Judson Road with Reverend C.C. Cower of Read Obituary
It's been a little over 7 years since you left us, brother. I still miss you like it was yesterday. Thanks for looking out for me all these years, you're still in our hearts, and you always will be. I love you, Joey.##imported-begin##Tony Sprayberry##imported-end##
Suzanne - Only today did I stumble upon the news of Joey. I have not seen you in forever and you will only remember me as Diann Kelley's daughter. My heart goes out to you and your family. I have been right where you are as we lost mom in February, 2003. Contact me if you happen to read this and know that even though it is late . . . my thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Jennifer Johnson-Powell##imported-end##
Crooked smile, shaggy haired boy
So sarcastic and funny
Always wore your heart on your sleeve
Golden and gullible
Yet, you always knew what to say
To make a friend smile
To help relieve the trivial pains
O? to have all those things back
So many lost moments
I wish I could pocket them
Keep you close
To have been able to foresee
To let you know
How much you meant to me
A life lost
Crushed and wiped out
A time so brief
Your crooked smile
Still so vivid; bitter sweet
How do we cope?
How do I accept your loss?
?Silly boy.? I called you
Time and time again
Never to have the chance now
To call you, a silly man.##imported-begin##Amie Floyd##imported-end##
He was there for us when Walter Moss threatened to call the police on me for watching band camp, leading to the reason Joey quit the band with my Husband Jason and we backed into a flagets car. He was there when Laura Rushing broke her wrist and stoped her tears by playing in the emergency room with anything he could find and either wearing it or throwing it at us or racing Jay down the hall in the wheel chairs. He was there when my Grandmother past and he took our minds off the pain by showing us his 10 ft long snake. He was there when we all went to watch the Blair Witch Project and he laughed through the entire movie afterwards begging us to take him camping. I promised him that he would get that chance with us and we never got it.
Joey, we know that you are happy and probably sitting back and meeting some very interesting people up there. And we know that you are here with us now...still laughing while you watch us. And Jay and I are looking forward to our camping trip when we see you again.
Love Wendy and Jason... Your Samoan sensation##imported-begin##Wendy and Jason Elisaia##imported-end##
I am so sorry to hear about this loss. I went to school with both Jayson and Joey in Ruston. I was in the high school band with Jayson and I lost contact with hm after our freshman year at Tech. I am saddened at this news and I will miss Joey and his bright smile that charmed many who met him.
sincerely,
kimberly bussell##imported-begin##kimberly bussell##imported-end##
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that God's love has given you strength these last few weeks and will continue to guide you through the mourning process and through life here on earth. I pray that he will comfort you all as you learn to live without your child. Remember to seek God's help when needed - he is always there.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
Robin Thorpe Sharp
Class '82##imported-begin##Robin Sharp##imported-end##
There is always a person that comes into your life that makes all the difference. I've known Joey since he was 10 or 11, but it wasn't until he was about 15 that we became friends. He was there for me whenever I needed him and he helped me through a period of great darkness. If I needed to talk he was there w/ positive words. If I didn't want to talk, he was there to hold me and gave me a shoulder to cry on more times then I care to remember. Everybody knows that I don't cry in front of ppl. readily, but I knew I could w/ him. I tried to return the favor, but Joey never liked ppl. to worry about him. That's just how he was. I think that some ppl. shine too bright to stay w/ us. I know he's shining in a better place now, and I can't wait to see him again, but I also know that life isn't as bright w/out my "baby." My heart goes out to the many who feel the loss, too.##imported-begin##Rachel Ferrell##imported-end##
I don't know why it took me so long to sign this...but here I am. I can honestly say I don't have a single bad memory of Joey. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. I can see why God called him home, and I look forward to the day I can play music trivia with him again. I love you like a brother Joey...save me a spot up there...##imported-begin##Tony##imported-end##
To Joey Family: My God be with you..through this all. I send my love and condolences.
Joey was like a brother to me....joey was there for me when Daniel died and I'm so sorry for his family loss..I know what it is like t lose some one in the family...I hopw that someday you will be able to move on..because I know how hard this is..i remeber when they told me that Daniel had died..Joey was there for me....he was the first one i talk to..he was the only one i wanted to...I will always love Joey as a brother and I will always have him in my heart...and will never for get him...Joey..I love you..you were like a brother... I hope that you are up in heaven with Daniel...please keep my brother company..I will always love you!
Your Little Sister,
Amy
I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!##imported-begin##Amy##imported-end##
