Thomas William Knisley Obituary
We bid farewell to Thomas William Knisley of Lafayette, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 24, 2025 at the age of 79. Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Thomas may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Merlin Knisley and Lucille Fouts Knisley. He is survived by: his wife Bea (Bea); his children, Dean Davis of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Tamera Bowditch (Kevin) of Lafayette, IN and Amber Hurst (Michael Davis) of Cincinnati, OH; his sister Nancy Klaassen; his nieces, Janelle Kopriva (Shawn) of Winter Park, FL and Stephanie Mueller (John); and his nephew Brent Klaassen (Nichole) of Waukee, IA. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
