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James Knotts

1963 - 2017

James Knotts obituary, 1963-2017, Aurora, IL

BORN

1963

DIED

2017

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James Knotts Obituary

James A. Knotts (Jimmy the plumber), 54, of Aurora, passed away on August 30, 2017 in Aurora. He was born June 4, 1963 in Aurora, IL, the son of J.C. Knotts, Sr. and Lee Martin. Survivors include his mother, Lee Goblet (Miss Lee); sister, Linda Knotts; brother, Tommy Knotts; special uncle, Bobby Robbins; special aunt, Kathryn Raines; special cousin, Sherry Raines; very special godchild, Danny Raines; nephews, J.C. Knotts III and Brian Joseph; niece, Stephanie Knotts; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, J.C. Knotts, Sr.; brother, J.C. Knotts, Jr.; grandparents, Papa Joe and Eunice Robbins; grandfather, James Martin; special cousin, Rhonda Raines; special uncle, Danny Raines; uncle, Chuck Martin and very special stepfather, Nudie Tinsley. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 4-8 P.M. at The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 10 A.M. at The Healy Chapel, Aurora. Interment will be at River Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. For further information please call 630-897-9291 or visit healychapel.com to leave an online condolence.

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Published by Beacon News from Sep. 3 to Sep. 6, 2017.

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paula martinez

September 14, 2017

Lee, Linda and family,

I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. Mom and I talked about the old days and he was definitely a part of those. RIP Jimmy
God bless you all

Paula (Carlson) Martinez

Susan F

September 8, 2017

Rest in peace Jimmy. We had a special friendship. And i know your not hurting anymore. We have had so many amazing times. I am so happy you were apart of my life. I send my love to all family, i am always here for all of you. we have gotten to know each other over the years. Love you jimmy!!

LALY Torres

September 7, 2017

My deepest condolences to Miss Lee and the family even though I haven't seen Jimmy in a while he was a good friend like a brother to me I love you Jimmy rest in peace my friend.

Susie Greene

September 7, 2017

With Much Love and prayer.

September 6, 2017

To Miss Lee and family may God keep his loving
arms around you sorry for your lost.


Karen White Love you.

Jamie Lynn Robbins Carter

September 4, 2017

To the family,
Feel the arms around you, let the love surround you, of God, family, and friends. With our deepest sympathies, the Robbins family, in Illinois, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Pat, Lynn, Bobby, Pam, Bruce, Judi, and families

September 2, 2017

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

7

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Healy Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services - Aurora Facility

332 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506

Sep

8

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

The Healy Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services - Aurora Facility

332 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506

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The Healy Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services - Aurora Facility

332 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506

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