James Oscar Knotts Obituary
The passing of James Oscar Knotts of Mount Olive, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 9, 2026 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Oscar Knotts to show support.
As James Oscar departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James Oscar may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James Oscar leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James H. Knotts and Hilda Knotts (Gayle). He is survived by: his wife Hettie Knotts of Mt. Olive, IL; and his children, Jacqueline Dirosa of Ft. Worth, TX and James O. Knotts Jr. of San Francisco, CA. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, & great nephews.
Memorials are suggested to either New Douglas City Cemetery or to Litchfield Christian Church in Litchfield, IL.
