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William Rodney Knowles, passed away on October 25, 2008, at age 62.
He was born on February 27, 1946, in Washington, N.C.
Rodney attended Davidson College from 1964 until 1968, where he played basketball for the Davidson College Wildcats. He was inducted into the Davidson Hall of Fame in February, 2008. In 1990, Rodney was appointed by the State Legislature to the North Topsail Beach Incorporation Committee and served as the first appointed Mayor and was later elected the first Mayor of the newly incorporated township. He served as Mayor for North Topsail Beach from 1990-1993 and then again from 2003 until 2008.
Rodney is survived by his beloved wife Linda; his mother Dorothy McGowan from Greenville, N.C., his father Russell Knowles and wife Jaxie from Bolivia, N.C.; his daughter Charlotte Kile Stewart and husband Brent Stewart; his grandchildren Charlotte and Max Stewart from Charlotte, N.C.; and his brother Russell Knowles and wife Jackie from Sneads Ferry, N.C.
His memorial service will be held at Faith Harbor United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Operation Topcat, P.O. Box 922, Sneads Ferry, N.C. or Faith Harbor United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2713, Surf City, N.C. 28445.
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Trish Barber
November 6, 2008
Linda, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Trish Barber (Eal) Matthews, N.C.
Carol Shubkin
October 29, 2008
I was friends with Rodney in 1965/66 when he was attending Davidson and I was attending Kings, but we lost track of each other. He was a wonderful person and over my life I have always wondered what became of him. I was so sad to read of his passing but glad to know that he led a good and happy life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family for their loss.
RONALD STONE
October 29, 2008
I want to share my sincere thoughts and prayers to Rodney's family. I was a teammate of Rodney at Davidson College and always had the utmost respect for him. We've lost a fine athlete and even moreso a good man.
Sincerely, Ron Stone '66
Donna Crane
October 29, 2008
My deepest thoughts are with you at this time. May the memories live on in your hearts.
Drusilla Spires
October 29, 2008
Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. With all our love,
Windell & Drusilla Spires Family
Angie Reid
October 28, 2008
Dorothy:
May the Lord provide you strength in body and soul as you go through this difficult time. Enoch and I, along with our boys will be praying for you and your family. Love & Prayers,
Jim Jenkins
October 28, 2008
My sincere best wishes upon your loss.
Margaret and Cliff Neal
October 28, 2008
Dorothy,
I am so sorry to hear about Rodney.I will keep you and the family in my prayers. We have a God of comfort who also lost a son so He knows exactly what you are feeling. I will try to make the funeral.
God Bless
Dale & Sandra Gidley
October 28, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Jessica Wineland
October 28, 2008
Dorothy (and family), my thoughts are with you during this season of loss. I never met Rodney but reading about him, his accomplishments and his family lets one know he was a well loved and respected man. Praying for peace that passes understanding,
Jessica (Neal) Wineland
JoAnn Koch
October 28, 2008
Rodney will be missed by many he was a wonderful person and friend. My deepest sympathy to the family.
george reel
October 28, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
John flanagan
October 28, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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