John Carroll Knobloch, 85, of Lumberton passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his residence.

John was born on June 5, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Eula Mae (Guidry) and Jack Knobloch.

He graduated from Bishop Byrne High School in 1951.

John enjoyed his job at Texaco for many years as a welder.

He was always busy around the house tinkering with something and he enjoyed woodworking. John was a loving and caring person who will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughters, Theresa “Terri” Knobloch, Vicki Kirbow, his brothers, Donald, Vernon and Billy Knobloch.

John is survived by his wife, Theresa Knobloch of Lumberton, his sons, Gary J. Knobloch of Lumberton, Kenneth W. Knobloch and his wife, Gina of Houston, his daughters, Pamela “Pam” Knobloch of Houston, Diana Woodhouse of North Carolina, his sister, Margie Knobloch of Lumberton and his grandchildren, Chase and Taylor.

A 10 AM graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

Arrangements for cremation were entrusted to Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves.