Kenton Knorpp

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