Christian Jose Knapp

Christian Jose Knapp, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Gainesville, FL at the age of 27. Born on June 26, 1998, in Royal Palm Beach, FL, Christian's life was filled with warmth, laughter, and a deep faith that touched all who knew him. Christian was a proud graduate of Dunnellon High School and went on to achieve high honors at DSOM Institute. His dedication to learning and his spiritual journey led him to become a licensed minister. He was an active member of several ministries, including Four Corners Ministry, M.U.C, Faith Inspiration and Praise Ministry, and F.M.D. Royal Ranger Ministry. Christian's inventive spirit shone through his creation of LED light-up ping pong balls, a testament to his creativity and love for games. A devoted fan of the Boston Celtics, Christian enjoyed playing video games such as NBA 2K26, watching movies, and sharing jokes that brought joy to those around him. His strong faith was a guiding force in his life, as evidenced by his involvement in church activities and his passion for helping others grow spiritually. Christian is preceded in death by his grandfathers Gregorio Perez Hernandez and Roger Dumas, his uncles Eric Perez and Gregorio Jr. Perez, and Jeremiah Cruz Pagan. He is survived by his parents, Carmen and Frank Knapp, his brother Frank Jr. Knapp, his sister Yaneila Knapp, and his grandmother Julia Perez, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and countless friends who cherished his company and wisdom. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 14th from 5-7 PM. A service to honor Christian's life will take place on Saturday, November 15th at 12 PM, followed by burial at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens at 2 PM. In his last words shared with us, Christian urged, "Turn to the Lord before it's too late. Go to church, find your calling, and do the will of God. Let's help build the kingdom and help one another grow and strengthen in our walk in the Lord. Love you guys." As we remember Christian, we hold close the promise of Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."