Michael J. Knowles

1952 - 2020

Michael J. Knowles

Evansville, Indiana - Michael James Knowles, 67, formerly of Poseyville, Indiana, born to James VanZandt and Lucille Redman (Wallace) Knowles on December 17, 1952, in Evansville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at his home in Evansville, Indiana.

He graduated from North Posey High School in 1970. Mike worked in Telecommunications for over 30 years, traveling much of Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois installing fiber optic telephone lines. He was a musician, following in his father's footsteps, most of his life, playing the bass guitar for several bands. He was involved with the Poseyville Fire Department, and was a lifetime member retiring after 30 years of service. He loved his family, friends and was the 2010 recipient of the Poseyville Kiwanis Community Service Award.

Surviving are his wife: Patricia (Glover) Knowles; daughters: Angela Seaton (Chad) and Tricia Knowles both of Evansville, Indiana; son: Jason Knowles of Mt. Vernon, Indiana; 2 grandchildren: Brady & Myah Seaton and a brother: Dennis Knowles of Cynthiana, Indiana.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Indiana with burial in Antioch Cemetery near Owensville, Indiana.

Visitation will be 1-5 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 or online at: www.alz.org/indiana/.

Due to the national health crisis, masks are recommended and social distancing should be observed.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.