ARLINGTON, Va. – Blair Alan Knapp Jr., 63, of Arlington Va., passed away of pancreatic cancer at home on Jan. 19, 2026, surrounded by loving family, after a happy day visiting with one of his closest friends.
He is survived by his spouse and partner of 28 wonderful years, Gregory G. Greer; his siblings Elizabeth A. Olesen (Kevin) and Lawrence H. Knapp (Mary Hadley); nieces, nephews; and a great-niece and nephew.
A memorial service will be held at Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ 5010 Little Falls Rd., Arlington, Va., on Friday, March 6 at 11 a.m.
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