Kenneth Odell Knowles Sr. Obituary
The passing of Kenneth Odell Knowles Sr. of Shenandoah, Virginia occurred on June 13, 2025. Kenneth, born on December 18, 1939, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kenneth Odell Knowles Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emmett L. Knowles and Reva M. Foltz Knowles Knight; his wife Mary Lou Knotts Knowles; his son Kenny O. Knowles, Jr.; his granddaughter Sarah E. Knowles; his siblings, Maurice Lee, Cecil Knowles and Phyllis Brumback; and his stepfather Jack Knight.
He is survived by: his children, Betty Knowles, Karen Hahn, Donnie and Ronnie Knowles; and his sister Betty Matheney. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, church and community friends.
