Calvin Knapp

Calvin Wayne Knapp, of Terrell, passed away October 20, 2013 with his loving family at his side. He was born June 23, 1970 in Dallas, Tx to Larry and Melba (Threat) Knapp and grew up in Mesquite, graduating from Mesquite High School. Calvin was competitive at an early age and won many achievements in wrestling, weight lifting and body building. He was Mr. Teen Texas when he was 19 and in the early 1990's and he held the GWF light heavyweight title in pro wrestling at the old Sportatorium in Dallas. He moved to Terrell in the early 90s and became the owner/operator of Hard Bodies Gym. Always a generous spirit, Calvin believed in giving back to the community he loved and he was an active and devoted mentor to many high school athletes as well as many others at Terrell State Hospital where he believed in the power of healing through exercise. Calvin had a love for life and his family was his priority and he made sure he was a role model for them with his work ethic and perseverance. Calvin found happiness in every experience life had to offer. Sharing his time these past seven years with Shawn, his soulmate and partner in business, brought him joy and fulfillment with her love and support. Calvin was preceded in death by his mom, Melba Knapp and his brother Mike Knapp. He leaves to cherish his legacy his wife, Shawn White-Knapp of Terrell; children: Sierra, Chance, and Zachary Knapp, C.J., Gavin, and M'Cleigh White, all of Terrell; father, Larry Knapp, brother, Ricky Knapp, both of Terrell as well as several nieces, nephew, extended family and a host of innumerable friends, colleagues and associates whose lives he touched deeply. A Celebration of Life for Calvin will be at 2:00pm, Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Chapel with Marvin Denison officiating.