of Center Point, TX
January 5, 1929 - February 6, 2022
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He was born on January 5, 1929, in Yorktown, Texas to Henry John and Bertha Rosa Knocke. Henry married Marjorie Lee Smart on January 14, 1949 in Kenedy, Texas.
Throughout the years, Henry worked in the oil field industry, owned and operated a billiard hall, sold crafts at local craft fairs, and was an insurance agent for 28 years. He was an active member of the Texas Lions Club and helped found the Hill Country Roadrunners RV Chapter of the National United Methodist Campers. Henry would often craft small wooden toy cars for orphanages overseas to help provide gifts during the holidays. One of his favorite things to do was to go camping; Henry and Marjorie would often visit different campgrounds in their RV, across the United States. Henry was an active member of the First United Methodist Church.
Growing up his granddaughters remember spending time with him working in the garden, helping feed the animals, building new crafts in his workshop, taking them for rides through the pasture, and sharing his love of camping.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Marjorie Lee Knocke; parents, Bertha Rosa and Henry John Knocke.
He is survived by his younger brother, Franklin (Agnes) Knocke; his sons, Ronald and Harold Knocke; his granddaughters, Suzanne (Jacob) Curtis and Sara (Dustin) Sheehan; and his great-grandsons, Wyatt, Lane, and Hudson Sheehan and other remaining family members.
A private family ceremony will be held at the columbarium at the First United Methodist Church on February 19, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Camp of the Hills, 1552 County Rd 344, Marble Falls, TX 78654 or Christian Assistance Ministry (C.A.M.), P.O. Box 291352, Kerrville, TX 78029-1352.
Condolences may be sent at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
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Ann Moss
Kerrville, TX
Monday, February 21, 2022
We were so sorry to hear of Henry's passing. We were lucky enough to have known him through both the insurance world and also as our customer for many years. I can only imagine the many wonderful memories his family must have of him. Prayers of peace for all of you. Sincerely, The Moss Motors Family
Teri Dykman
San Antonio, TX
Monday, February 21, 2022
Henry and Marjorie are sorely missed. They were founding members of National United Methodist Campers (NUMC) Chapter 19 - Hill Country Road Runners - and continued as active campers until illness prevented it. They were also voted as Life Members of NUMC. We send our heartfelt sympathy to the family and were privileged to have 8 of our members present for interment in the Columbarium at FUMC, Kerrville, TX.
Paul & Eleanor Toops
Kerrville, TX
Friday, February 18, 2022
We are saddened to learn of Henry's passing. We considered he and his late wife, Marjorie, dear friends. We will miss his presence in church and his cheerful visits in church activities. We send our condolence and deepest sympathy to the family
during this difficult time. May God comfort you and bless you.