Chad Joel

Knapp

Chad Joel Knapp passed away August 9, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on April 25, 1986, in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Curtis Neal and Donna Sue Knapp. Chad graduated from Aubrey ISD in 2005.

Chad, who grew up in Blanchard, Oklahoma, was known from a young age as a quick-witted jokester with a gift for impressions that could light up a room. In his teen years, he was athletic and adventurous, finding joy in skateboarding and staying active. As an adult, Chad embraced life as a true social butterfly, always out and about, meeting new people, and sharing his artist's spirit. A lover of all music, he played the acoustic guitar, sang from the heart, and found inspiration in every melody. Chad had two beautiful daughters in 2013 and 2015 that brought him great joy and brightened his life. Chad's laughter, warmth, and passion for connecting with others will be remembered by all who knew him.

Chad is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Joe and Reba Knapp; and maternal grandfather Don Dewey.

He is survived by his father, Curtis and Patty Knapp of Pauls Valley; mother, Donna and Keith Hatton of Blanchard; stepfather, Larry Schantz and wife Tenna, of Decatur, Texas; daughters, Nola Knapp and Davy Knapp of Austin, Texas; brothers, Curtis and wife Jordan Knapp of Collinsville, Texas, and Chance Knapp of Newcastle; sisters Christine Schantz of Krugerville, Texas, and Makenzie and husband Cody Elliott of Norman; grandmother, Diane Dewey of Blanchard; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Faith Christian Church (10982 232nd St) in Blanchard.  Burial will follow in the Dibble Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.