Ernest Knotts Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ernest Knotts (Albemarle, North Carolina), born in Ozark, Alabama, who passed away on February 22, 2019. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Eleanor; and his siblings, Ila Lee Moose, James T. Knotts, Don M. Knotts and Douglas Knotts.
He is survived by: his daughters, Brinn Knotts Smith (Jeff) of Albemarle and Bess Knotts Walker (Win) of Raleigh; his grandchildren, Lee Timberlake (Michele), Bill Timberlake, Ila Walker Bittner (Robbie), Locke Walker (Kallie) and Carr Walker; his great grandchildren, Robert "Bear" Bittner, Talen Hinesley and Tendel Timberlake; his stepgrandchildren, Brian Smith (Jessica), Ben Smith (Brooks), Liz Adkisson (Patrick) and Katie Furr (Justin); and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Eli, Landon, Caroline, Ava, Emmett, Henry and Harrison.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a contribution to First Baptist Church (Knotts Family Columbarium or Capital Endowment Fund), Pfeiffer University (Knotts Student Endowment Fund), or the Iron Dukes.