William Leonard Knowles Obituary
We bid farewell to William Leonard Knowles (Joplin, Missouri), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 7, 2025 at the age of 65. William Leonard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Leonard Knowles to pay them a last tribute.
As William Leonard 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 William Leonard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy William Leonard leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Jasper Knowles and Violet Bernice Knowles (Hayes); and his sisters, Darlene Knowles and Marla Altland. He is survived by: his son Zach Knowles (Krystal) of Carterville, MO; his granddaughter Makayla Knowles; his sister Virginia Kimmel (Dale) of Joplin; and his nieces and nephews, Shana Kimmel, Ashly Kimmel, Terri Poindexter, Ben Altland and Wesley Altland.
