Marvin Dewayne Knuckles

Marvin Dewayne Knuckles obituary, Mt. Vernon, KY

Marvin Dewayne Knuckles

Marvin Knuckles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lakes Funeral Home on Feb. 3, 2026.
Marvin Dewayne Knuckles, age 48, of Berea, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, after a fall in West Liberty, Kentucky.

Marvin was born on June 25, 1977, to Elsie Knuckles and the late Hershel Knuckles. In addition to his mother, Elsie Knuckles of Mt. Vernon, he is also survived by his son, Christian Knuckles, his wife, Teresa Day, stepson, Michael Day all of Berea, three sisters, Tammy Knuckles, Rita (Darrell) Alexander both of Berea, Michelle (Jeff) Wright of Mt. Vernon, two brothers, Timmy Isaacs, and Steven (Bobbi Jo) Knuckles both of Berea, his mother-in-law, Beverly Miller of Berea, who he loved like a mom, he called her everyday. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Marvin is preceded in death by his daddy, Hershel Knuckles; one brother, Junior Knuckles; niece Tiffany Johnson; nephew Daniel Knuckles; his maternal grandparents, Hiram and Rosie Gabbard; paternal grandparents, Joe and Lucy Knuckles; and two brothers-in-law, Danny Moore and Cecil Anglin.

Funeral services will be at 1 pm, Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Lakes Funeral Home, with the burial following in the Scaffold Cane Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday evening from 6-9 pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Timmy Isaacs, Darrell Gabbard, Briany Fryer, Michael Day, Matt Jewell, and Darrell Alexander.

Services will be livestreamed at www.lakesfuneralhome.com

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