1964-2026
Charles William “Chuck” Knapton Sr., age 61, of Dundee, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Geneva General Hospital in Geneva, NY.
There are no prior calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, at Lakeland Mennonite Church, Rock Stream Rd., Rock Stream, NY, with Pastor Dale Eby officiating.
Charles was born on March 30, 1964, in Penn Yan, NY, one of four sons of Roy W. and Charlotte M. (Spears) Knapton. Diagnosed with CMTD at the age of five, Chuck never let his condition discourage him from living life with positivity and determination. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1983 and married his high school sweetheart, Kimberly Sue Andrews, on June 30, 1984, in the front lawn of his parents’ home in Himrod, NY.
A devoted father, Chuck cherished time with his three sons, whether watching movies or cheering on their sports teams. He had a lifelong love of professional wrestling, NASCAR, and football, rooting for his heroes Dale Earnhardt Sr., Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Tom Brady. One of his happiest experiences was attending a Trace Adkins concert with his beloved Kimberly.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kimberly Sue Knapton; his sons, Gregory James Knapton, Charles Wm. Knapton Jr. (Elaine), both of Dundee, and Kevin M. Knapton of Penn Yan; and three grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Sheryel Knapton of Penn Yan and Sandra (Richard) Howell-Frank of Ovid, along with several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Lyman, David, and Frank Knapton; sisters Diana Knapton and Donna Johnson; a niece Angela Druker; her son and great-nephew Chad Druker II; and a stillborn grandson, Dakota James Knapton.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Baird Funeral Home, Dundee, NY
