MT. VERNON - Roy Allen Knapp, age 85, of Pinckneyville, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011, at 11:25 p.m. at Nature Trail Health Center in Mt. Vernon. Roy was born on Nov. 7, 1925, in Du Quoin, a son to Nelson C. and Elle Marie (McElroy) Knapp. On July 24, 1947, he married Betty Hubler in Pinckneyville, and she survives. Roy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, serving during WW II in the South Pacific Theater. He owned and operated Knapp Bus Services and Hubler Auto Sales for many years. Roy was a member of First Baptist Church, the Presswood-Daffron American Legion and the Masonic Lodge, all in Pinckneyville and was past president of Mueller Hill Cemetery. He was a loyal fan of the Pinckneyville Panthers and dearly loved spending time with his family. Roy is survived by his wife; one son, Ted (Susan) Knapp of Mt. Vernon; two grandchildren, Jared Knapp of Mt. Vernon and Megan Knapp of St. Louis, Mo.; and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Roger Knapp; and two sisters, Roberta Vineyard and Eileen in infancy. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Pinckneyville on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Brother Tim Bauersachs officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville on Tuesday from 5 until 9 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church from 8 until 10:00 a.m. Masonic services will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Carmi Baptist Children's Home. For more information or to sign an online guest register, please visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com.