Robert Knowles

I remember Bob who bravely fought prostate cancer even while he was a reporter for WBTV and was greatly saddened for us all at his passing. My prayers are with his family to this day, 24 February 2022. Eric Thomas retired after 33 years as Head Meteorologist on 31 December 2021. God be with him. When I hear someone is retiring from WBTV, I think of Bob. He was a blessing to us all.

We were very saddened to hear of Bob Knowles death. For years living in Charlotte, we found his reporting on WBTV very interesting. When we found out he had eye cancer, we pulled for him every step of the way. Our hearts go out to his family. Charlotte lost a great public figure as well as human being. We'll miss you Bob.

I am very sadden to hear of Bob's passing and my heart goes out to his family, friends and to the many people whose lives he touched.

Bob and I went to college together but had been out of touch for about 20 years, until just recently when another college friend emailed us the same chain letter and I, noticing Bob's e-addy, sent him off a long lost hello. Bob instantly responded to my email with surprise, warmth and plenty of his usual good cheer. We reminisced about our days...

TO THE FAMILY OF BOB KNOWLES:

MY HUSBAND AND I LIVED IN CHARLESTON, SC DURING THE EARLY 90'S AND ALWAYS WATCHED BOB ON WCSC. AFTER MOVING TO NO. CAROLINA, WE WERE DELIGHTED TO FIND HIM AGAIN.

HE WAS A BEAUTIFL PERSON AS WELL AS A GREAT NEWS REPORTER. A FRIEND IN NC KEPT US INFORMED OF HIS HEALTH CONCERNS WHEN WE MOVED BACK TO NEW HAMPSHIRE. HE WAS IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS VERY OFTEN OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, AND WE WERE VERY SAD TO HEAR OF HIS DEATH AT SUCH A...

To: Mrs. Emily Knowles and entire Knowles Family

Please accept my sincere condolences in the death of Mr. Bob Knowles. I did not know him personally,only via WBTV. We have prayed without ceasing for him since the onset of the cancer. We were in hopes that this would all have ended differently, but it was not to be. We are grateful to God for his many contributions since coming to Charlotte. We will continue to pray for you and yours for the strength to carry on as best you can....

You Are an Inspiration to Others, originally written to Bob, Nov. 17, 2001. Dear Bob, I really do not know how to begin this note, however I feel I must share this with you. I want to thank you, Bob, for the inspiration you have been in my life and in the lives of so many others. I am married, and the mother of three children, a son and two daughters. I have always been a fan of yours. When there is a discussion at work about the news, people often refer to you as the reporter with the...

Please accept my sincere sympathies in the loss of your husband, father, son and brother. I admired his reporting so very much and loved the sparkle in his eyes and beautiful gray hair. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. There is definitely a void in the staff of WBTV and in the lives of many people that can be filled by no one else.

Bob was my best friend in high school, and I was deeply saddened when I heard that he passed away. We have kept in touch occasionally, and our last communication was two weeks ago when I sent him an e-mail congratulating him on his new marriage. He replied back that the cancer had returned, that “the cancer is back, and it’s bad. Call me when you have a chance.” Sadly, although I tried, I missed him. I can only imagine the swiftness that this has overtaken him and the shock and surprise to...

May peace be with all of Bob's family and friends knowing that he is in a much happier place. His smile and professionalism will always be remembered.