Tom Knisley Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Tom Knisley of Clinton, Oklahoma, who passed away on January 9, 2025 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lewis Knisley and Velta Knisley (Beckner); his siblings, Bonnie Hardwick, Fred Knisley and Danny Knisley; and his close friends, John and Sandra McCauley.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Gambrell; his children, Deidre Swails (Scott) of Edmond, OK, Kevin Knisley (Toni) of Clinton, OK and Lee Lowry (Laura) of Indianapolis, IN.; his sister Patty Foster (Kerry) of Corinth, TX; and his grandchildren, Dex Felch of Clinton, OK and Bo Felch (Haley). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Kiesau Lee Funeral Home (2500 W Modelle Ave, Clinton, OK 73601). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 15th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and at 3:00 PM. A burial was held on Wednesday, January 15th 2025 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the North Burns Cemetery (21346 E 1170 Rd, Foss, OK 73647).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions to be made to either Friends for Life Animal Sanctuary, PO Box 1965, Weatherford, OK 73096 or H.A.R.T. (Haven Animal Rescue Transport of OK.), PO Box 273, Clinton, OK 73601.
