Oren Knicely Obituary
Oren loved to cook and being around other people. He also loved doing things for others. He enjoyed gardening and sharing the abundance of his garden with neighbors, family and friends. Mr. Knicely enjoyed working on restoring old tractors and automobiles. He was a retired shop foreman and mechanic. Oren was a Christian.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Leffingwell Knicely of the home; three sons, Michael Knicely of Mars Hill, NC, Mark Knicely (Dana) of Mars Hill, NC and Kurt Ferguson of Wilmington, NC; a grandson, Jackson Knicely of Mars Hill, NC.
No services are planned.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.
You may also offer online condolences at www.shallottefunerals.com, White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte Chapel.
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155 McGraw Avenue, Webster Springs, WV 26288
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