Paul Morton Knopps 57 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away September 10 , 2106 after a brief stay in Tennova North Hospital Paul was born February 26, 1959 in Spokane, Washington to Aaron and Judy Ryan Knopps . Mr. Knopps was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother Phil Knopps and a sister Kelley Edwards. Paul spent most of his life in the retail grocery business. Cremation arrangements by Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home