Alton E. Knopp

    Alton E. Knopp, 86, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2018. He was born Oct. 24, 1931 in Victoria to the late Dick and Lillie Belle (Wilkerson) Knopp.     He worked for over 40 years in appliance repair for Slavik’s Appliance. He was married to his beloved Billie Joyce (Munson) Knopp until her death March 25, 2017. He was a good and faithful servant, serving 60 years as a Deacon for Hope Baptist Church.     Survivors are his daughter, Karen Castellow of San Marcos; sons, Dick Knopp of Edna and Rex Knopp (Sarah) of Inez; 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Williams of Yoakum.     He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.     Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 22, at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home.     Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, March 23 at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Williams officiating. Burial followed at Salem Cemetery.     Memorials may be given to Hope Baptist Church Building Fund.     Arrangements by Thiele Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.