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Wilmer Knowlton Obituary
NORWICH: Wilmer (Bill) Knowlton Jr., 78, of Norwich, died Wednesday morning, August 3, 2011, at his home.
He was born May 27, 1933, in Burgettstown, PA, a son of the late Wilmer B. and Dorothy Smith Knowlton Sr. He was an army veteran and served in Japan during the Korean War.
He co-founded along with his wife, Norma, Knowlton Industrial Steel Supply Inc. in 1985 in Norwich.
He is survived by daughters, Deborah (Craig) Ivanac and Tammy (Jeff) Mathews; sons, Bill (Denise) Knowlton III, Michael (Natalie) Knowlton, and Robert Knowlton; sister, Mary Westlake; eight grandchildren, Laura (Eddie) Ravak, Blaine Knowlton IV, Garrett White, Blaize (Christina) Knowlton, Mike (Stephanie)Knowlton Jr., Spencer Mathews, Bobby Knowlton, and Ross Mathews; three great grandchildren, Aliyah Knowlton, Braydon Knowlton, and Ava Knowlton; and a sister, Mary (Knowlton) Westlake.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jeanne Knowlton, on August 6, 2004; two beautiful granddaughters and angels, Audrey Knowlton, daughter of Bob Knowlton and Jenna White, daughter of Deborah Ivanac.
Friends may call Friday, August 5, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the Mock-Miller Funeral Home, 63 West Main Street, New Concord. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 6, at the funeral home with Pastor Brian George officiating. Burial will be in New Concord Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Genesis Hospice, 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701 or to Christ Table, 28 S. Sixth Street, Zanesville, OH 43701.
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Bobby and Tammy Mealey
August 6, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May you always find comfort in God's love. You are in our prayers.
Earl Butler
August 5, 2011
So sorry for your loss, you all are in our prayers.
DANNY HEATH
August 5, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Mark Mallett
August 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cindy (Dodson) Rose
August 5, 2011
Tammy and family, so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!!
August 4, 2011
Tammy and family, sorry to hear of your father's passing. Hugs and prayers to you during this difficult time. Amy (Burkhart) Garner
Tracie Herman
August 4, 2011
Dear Tammy & family,
So sorry I can't be there for showing and service.
Please know we are with you in thoughts and prayers.
Love, Tracie & Joe Herman
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