Richard Lee Knave Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Lee Knave of Chenoa, Illinois, born in Lynchburg, Virginia, who passed away on December 5, 2022, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Lee Knave or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his wife Ruth Ann; his son Richard Knave, Jr.; and his grandson Johnny Merritt. He is survived by : his parent Eleanor Knave Clarke of Punta Gorda, FL.; his close friend Velma Owens of Chenoa, IL; his daughter Sherrie Merritt (Kirk) of Stanton, VA; his stepchildren, Bonnie Hummer (Bob) of Richmond, VA, Becky Elledge (Steve) of Tall Timbers, MD and Barney Cornelius (Amy) of Culpepper, VA; his siblings, Susan Hill (David) of Punta Gorda, FL, Bonnie Rohr (Mike) of Punta Gorda, FL, Jimmy Clarke (Donna) of Punta Gorda, FL and Donna Mayhre (Mike) of Chaplin, SC; his grandchildren, Jackie, Angel, Drew, Christina, Kelly, River, Alyssa, Jacob, Byron and Mollyann; and his great grandchildren, Cayden, Dustin and Hendrix. He is also survived by extended family and friends.