MITCHELL – William Fredrick Knowles, 88, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital.
Born June 27, 1932, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Paul and Ruth (Davis) Knowles. He married Barbara Jean Lanier February 25, 1951, and she preceded him in death May 24, 2013. His second marriage was to Roxanna Lea Melton.
Bill retired from Lehigh Cement Company. He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1950 and served on the Mitchell City Council. Bill was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107 and Bedford Boat and Sportsman Club. He was a good hearted man and would do anything for anyone.
Surviving:
wife,
Roxanna Knowles of Mitchell
children,
Steve Knowles of Scottsburg
Jeff Knowles of Bedford
Anna Knowles of Mitchell
Justin Bowden of Mitchell
Carrie Tolbert of Mitchell
Timothy Bowden of Springville
grandchildren,
Hannah Bell
Cierra Bell
Preston Tolbert
Jayston Bowden
Jaime Knowles
Kameron Swank
Cory Knowles
Bryce Knowles
several great grandchildren
sister,
Carolyn Green of Alaska
His parents; wife, Barbara; and son, Kim Knowles, preceded him in death.
Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Mitchell Cemetery with Pastor Joel Parsons officiating.
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