William Rene Knowles Obituary
We announce the death of William Rene Knowles (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), who passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 58. William will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Rene Knowles to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Edward Knowles and Josette Marie Beauvais-Knowles; and his sisters, Rhonda Knowles and Connie Rouquette. He is survived by: his daughters, Billie-Layne (Kyle) and Gabrielle Knowles; his grandson Jaxton Bearden; and his siblings, Walter Knowles Jr. (Buddy), Antoinette "Donna" Knowles, Kelly Lynn Rouquette Thibodeau, Jimmy Nix and Shannon Nix. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes. Memorial donations to the U.S National Science foundation, a topic Billy was passionate about learning.
