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Ray Knowles Obituary
Ray E. Knowles, 76, a proud veteran of Army Aviation, passed away in Kingsport, Tenn., on October 10, 2024. Born on November 24 in Sarasota, Fla., he was the son of the late Dave and Marie Knowles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul, and sister, Kathy.
Ray loved spending time with his wife, Patty, and his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading, photography, carpentry, fishing, and indulging in the occasional Reese's Cup. He was an active member of the Banner Elk Kiwanis Club, Miramar Rotary Club, Woolly Worm committee, and the town of Banner Elk planning committee.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patty Knowles; their son, Brian Knowles, and his wife, Stephanie, of Banner Elk; his grandchildren, Andrew, Brook, and Matthew; and his in-laws, Tom and Mary Ellen Gurr.
A memorial will be held at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home in Boone, N.C., on Saturday, October 19, at 2 p.m.
The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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