Obituary: Robert Gary Knopp, 68, Cox’s Creek

Robert Gary Knopp, 68, of Cox’s Creek, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at his home. He was born April 3, 1955, in Bardstown and worked many years for Keene’s Depot.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernie and Josephine Knopp; one sister, Sherry Knopp; and two nephews, Trey Downs and Adam Prewitt.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa Newton; one daughter, Tabitha (David) Pyle; two sons, Robert Knopp and Thomas Newton; two sisters, Charlotte (Bootie) Downs
and Jo Ann (Hank) Prewitt; one brother, Mike (Brenda) Knopp; six grandchildren, Amber, Blake, Makenna, Tressa, Brandon, and Eli; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at St. Michael Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery with the Rev. Kirby Rust officiating with a bereavement meal in Gardner Hall at 12:30 p.m. The Hall will be open at 10:00 a.m. for drop off food. Please label any dish that needs to be returned.  

Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, and 9-10:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at Barlow Funeral Home with a prayer service at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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