Kenneth R. Knowles' Obituary
Kenneth R. Knowles, 92 0f Clinton, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at John Warner Hospital in Clinton.
Ken “Bob” was born on March 18, 1927 in Norris City, IL a son of Arnold and Gertrude (Anderson) Knowles. He married Marie Whitson on August 9, 1947, they later divorced, she preceded him in death on June 8, 2016. Survivors include four sons: John Knowles of Decatur, Ken (Julie) Knowles of Urbana, Roy (Carla) Knowles of Huntington, IN, Terry (Rene) Knowles of Centralia, IL; two daughters: Ruth (John) Harmison of Clinton, Mary Jane (Pete) McEathron of Ellsworth, WI; eleven grandchildren: Ellen Kau, Bette Felstad, Robin Smith, Cassidy Knowles, Casie Knowles, Ellette Knowles-Lawson, Kegan Knowles, Heath Knowles, Jesse Goode, Kylin McEathron, Kennan McEathron; four special care giving grandchildren: Jordyn Lappin, Kenzie Lappin, Peyton Lappin, Bri Knowles; seventeen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and three step grandchildren.
Kenneth was a World War II veteran, serving our country in the US Army, he was a volunteer at Decatur Memorial Hospital, and retired from the tool crib at Catepillar. He enjoyed water aerobics at the “Y”, playing mini golf and pool with his grandchildren along with teaching them to drive. He was a kind, loving and giving person, who will be remembered for his smile.
Memorial services to celebrate the life of Kenneth R. Knowles will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Private inurnment in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur will be at a later date.
Online condolences may be left at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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