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Kenneth Knotts Obituary

Kenneth Earl Knotts Sr. COLUMBIA Kenneth Earl Knotts, Sr., 64, of Columbia, went to his heavenly home Friday, November 30, 2012. Born in Ringgold, LA, on October 16, 1948, he was the son of the late Jerry Clinton Knotts and Marie McWilliams Knotts. Kenneth was a member of the Earlewood Masonic Lodge and St. John United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lucy Knotts; son, Kenneth E. (Tammy) Knotts, Jr.; daughters, Pam (David) Helton, Angela (David) Robinson; grandchildren, Celeste and Kenny Knotts, Paul Helton, Richard (Alisha) Blanchard, William (Megan) Blanchard, Kerri (Adam) Kerby, and Marrissa Knotts; great grandchildren, Luke, Levi, Stuart, Colby, William and Bently; sister, Sharlet (Ronnie) Culverhouse; and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Mr. Knotts will be held 2 o'clock, Monday, December 3, 2012, at St. John United Methodist Church, with The Rev. John Jordan officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Shives Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to St. John United Methodist Church, 1700 Houston St, Columbia, SC 29203.

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Published by The State on Dec. 2, 2012.

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Tamara and Ben Leas

December 5, 2012

Our love to you all.

December 3, 2012

Ken, best friend and 'brother' to my husband Charlie for so many years. You are sadly missed. God bless you. Prayers and love to Lucy and your children, grandchildren and many friends. R.I.P.

Devere Harsey

December 3, 2012

Pat and I are deeply sorry to hear of Kens passing. He was always jolly and kept us entertained with His story's.

lauren dunn

December 2, 2012

lucy - all the "mothers" love you lots - lifting you up in prayers my sweet sweet friend - hugs - lauren

December 2, 2012

LUCY,OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !!! KEN WAS SUCH A
SWEETHEART AND OUR WALMART BUDDY [HA HA]
LOVE YA, LENOARD AND DONNA WALKER

Nancy Waldron

December 2, 2012

He will be surely missed. Lucy you and your family in my prayers.

December 2, 2012

My husband my life for almost 30 years, yes Ken I do not know what I will do without you, we have been so together and shared so much of life, love and sadness. My love rest in peace..Lucy Knotts

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