Mr. Roy Eugene Knowles

Mr. Roy Eugene Knowles, age 91 of Stuart, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at his home. He was born in West Virginia on May 31, 1918 to the late David Early and Elva Austin Knowles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ann P. Klemmer Knowles; one son, David Knowles; one sister, Stella Harris; and two brothers, David Early Knowles, Jr. and Jack Wilson. He had retired from Masonite Corporation as an electrician, and had served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Masonic Mountain Lodge 263, American Legion Post 105, the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard, and a life member of the Meadows of Dan VFW Post 8467.
Mr. Knowles is survived by one daughter-in-law, Carolyn Knowles of Eagle River, Alaska; two granddaughters, Margaret Knowles Pease of Kirkland, Washington and Kathryn Knowles of Eagle River, Alaska; one sister, Kathleen Layman of Stuart; one brother, Pat Knowles of Meadows of Dan; many loving nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Mildred Stanley.
Funeral services for Mr. Knowles will be held Monday, January 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church conducted by Pastor Michael Shockley with Masonic rites by Mountain Home Lodge 263. Burial will follow in Knowles-Eden Cemetery with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Knowles-Eden Cemetery Fund, c/o Carl Sehen, 2774 Bent Road, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120, or to Meadows of Dan VFW Post 8467, c/o Rex Faris, 333 Burnette Road, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120. Arrangements are being handled by Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.