Charles E. Knapp Sr. of Narrowsburg, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 with his family at his side.

He was the son of the late Charles H. and Lenora S. Knapp. His wife of 47 years, Henrietta preceded him in death in 2007.

A graduate of Narrowsburg Central School, he went on to join his father in the barbering business in Narrowsburg; he eventually purchased the business. He operated his shop for over 60 years, where he displayed numerous hand-crafted model airplanes suspended from the ceiling. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1950-1953. He served the residents of the Town of Tusten as a Councilman on the Town Board for nearly 30 years. He was a member and Past Commander of the former Delaware Valley Post 1020 of the American Legion and a member of the Sylvan Liebla Post 1363 in Eldred. A 68-year member of the Narrowsburg Fire Department, he was active in the fire police for many years. A member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, he volunteered his time painting, mowing and especially selling tickets for the annual chicken barbeque.

He is survived by his son Charles E. Jr. of Narrowsburg; a daughter, Susan Southerton and her husband Jeff of Honesdale, and his beloved dogs Snoopy and Carley. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a son David, a sister Eleanor, a brother Kenneth and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, Narrowsburg, NY.

Burial will be in Glen Cove Cemetery, Narrowsburg, NY.

Donations can be made to the Dessin Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Dr., Honesdale, PA 18431, the Narrowsburg Vol. Fire Dept., PO Box 184, Narrowsburg, NY 12764, the Tusten Vol. Ambulance Service, PO Box 34, Narrowsburg, NY 12764 or the American Legion Ambulance, PO Box 63 Eldred, NY 12732.