William John Knowlton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William John Knowlton (Burnsville, North Carolina), born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on June 28, 2024, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William John Knowlton to pay them a last tribute.
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 William John 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, Harry Bass and Jane Anderson Knowlton; his wife Susan Knowlton; his son Joseph Knowlton; and his brother Harry Knowlton.
He is survived by: his children, Patricia Olivia Woodford of Burnsville and Jim Knowlton (Rocio Lozano-Knowlton) of Ventura, CA; his grandsons, Diego and Santiago; and his brother-in-law James McLeod of San Jose, CA..
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Burnsville Community Foundation's Winter Lighting Project at http://www.burnsvillecommunityfoundation.org. Keep William's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
