Ralph Marlyn Knaub, 74, passed away on March 5, 2015 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph Millard Knaub and Sarah Ruth Knaub. He is survived by his wife Betty June Payne Knaub and his sons Eric, Matthew and his wife Sarah, and Mark and his wife Jennifer; brothers Alvin, Donald, and Duane; and grandchildren Derek, Luke, Emily, Ian, and Carter; and great-grandchild Daxton. Ralph was born in Columbia, PA and graduated from Eastern High School in Wrightsville, PA. He retired from the Navy in 1984 and graduated from Danville Community College in 1986 before moving to Hampton where he held several jobs in HVAC and maintenance, finishing his career with J&J Maintenance at Langley AFB. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 9th at 2pm at First United Methodist Church Fox Hill. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to FUMC Fox Hill at 1 Salt Pond Road, Hampton, VA 23664.