Alvin Leroy Knoll Sr.

WRENS, Ga. - Alvin Leroy Knoll Sr., 88, loving husband of 67 years to Evelyn Virginia Cottingham Knoll, entered into rest Monday afternoon, January 3, 2011, at Jefferson Hospital after many years of declining health.
Alvin was born to the late Claire Josephine Hohn Knoll and the late Charles Augustus Knoll in Branchton, Pa. He was a World War II veteran and met the love of his life while serving with the U.S. Army in North Carolina.
He made North Carolina his home until the 1970's. He was a machinist by trade and worked for Florida Pneumatics for many years and was also president of his own company, Knoll Production Machining of Lake Park, Fla. After retiring in the early 1990's and having failing health in the following years, he made his home with his son and daughter-in-law, eventually relocating to Wrens, Ga.
He was known for his extreme kindness and caring for his fellow man. He loved to garden and to fish -especially off the pier in Florida - and he loved the color red. Alvin was always a fair-minded man who valued honor, honesty, hard work and loyalty. He was quick to laugh and slow to anger. He was truly loved and respected.
Alvin was also preceded in death by his infant son, Lonnie Charles Knoll; and three sisters.
In addition to his wife, survivors also include his children, Alvin L. "Butch" Knoll Jr. and wife, Brenda, of Wrens, Ga., and his daughter, Carol V. Short and husband, Kermit, of Graham, N.C.; three granddaughters, Christy Osborne (Chris) of Efland, N.C., Tonya Soonamore (Mike) of Maryville, Tenn., and Kerri Anne Holochwost (Bruce) of Harnett County, N.C.; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Janet Hovis of Meadeville, Pa.; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 8 at the Summersett Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Benjamin Roberts of Sacred Heart Catholic Church officiating. Interment will follow at Rowan Memorial Park with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2011 at Summersett Funeral Home.
Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com