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Earl Knost Obituary

Earl Knost, 80, of St. Mary's, WV, made his journey home to the Lord 6:05 pm Sunday, Sept 9th, 2018 in Orlando, Fl. A funeral will be held at S. Bumby Church of Christ, 3940 S. Bumby Ave, Orlando, Fl 32806, beginning at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, Sept 12th. He left many loved ones who are proud to carry on his legacy. This includes his wife of 57 years, Anna "Gayle" Knost, his surviving 7 brothers and sisters, 3 children, 12 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. He asked us to put a warm, loving goodbye to his friends at the Church of Christ and Jason and Erica Bailey. Earl grew up in McClain, PA with his 12 siblings, Father Richard E. Knost and Mother, Lucy Moore. They spent their days fishing and bowling. Later in life, he took a great interest in traveling and motorcycling. He held many careers, his most notable in real estate, truck driving and Sargent E-5 in the Orlando U.S. Army Reserve. His favorite accolade in his own words: "Raising great children; everything they own, they earned."

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2018.

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Betty McGill

September 27, 2018

My deepest sympathy to all of Earl's family. Just received word of his death and was deeply sadden to hear that he wasn't doing well during the last years of his life. Now he and Fred will be enjoying heaven together. May God bless all of his family. Love Betty Harness-Anderson-McGill

Dave Courtemanche

September 26, 2018

My Favorite Uncle. Uncle Earl was not a blood relative to me, but he welcomed me to his family when I was a 16 year old kid dating his niece in 1976. He was the man who baptized me. He had a warmth and happy spirit obvious to all who met him. He was truly unique in his sense of humor, optimism, and savvy business sense.

We became family when his niece married me in 1978 and 40 years later I still know I'll never have another Uncle like this fine man.

To Aunt Gayle, Bobby, Randy, Kim, and all of their families, I offer my most sincere and heart-felt sympathy. Everyone knows how strongly he loved you and rightly proud he was of you all.

September 18, 2018

Deepest sympathy to family and friends during this difficult time. May you receive comfort and peace from above. Jeremiah 29:11, 12

Judy Harris

September 14, 2018

The Harris family sends our love and prayers and know that we are thinking of all of you. This is where you will need each other more than ever. Love and prayers to all of you.

Thomas Scarratt

September 13, 2018

Bob, Angela and the entire Knost family I was out of town when I heard of the passing of your Dad and I extend my sincere condolences to you and your family. May God Bless you all and give you strength and comfort from this day forward . Your friend Tom Scarratt/ RAT

Betty Harris Turner

September 12, 2018

Dear Family,
I know how it feels to lose a wonderful father like yours, my father was Jim Harris and we will never get over the loss of him. As your dad and my dad have taught us so much in life we will be able to continue their legacy. The legacy of right from wrong and good and bad but most of all of how to love, these men were such great men and I wanted you all to know that my father loved Earl and they are in Heaven talking it up with all their old buddies now. That is the joy we have here is that we know where they are and we will see them again. Blessings to you all, Betty Harris Turner

Judy Hargrove

September 11, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Earl was such a kind man. Loving husband, father, grand father and great grand father. He will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace.

Betty Karkosky

September 11, 2018

Love you Earl, and I will strive to be a Christian so I may join you in paradise.
I will miss you, love you. Betty

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C C

September 11, 2018

My sincere condolence to the family for the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted and strengthened by the words recorded at Isaiah 61:1,2. Our loving Creator Promises to "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn.

Jackie Richesin

September 11, 2018

Much love from Jim and I. Losing a parent is one of lifes most difficult moments. Its obvious he was a well loved man. And I am sure he was so very proud of you, Bobby.

September 11, 2018

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