Leonard C Knowles

Leonard C. Knowles, 88, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

          Leonard was born the middle son of John and Besse (Ruger) Knowles on Tuesday, November 8, 1927, in Louisville, Illinois.  Leonard proudly served in the United States Army from August 7, 1946 until December 5, 1954.  He married his wife of 67 years, Doris Y. (Keck) Knowles on Sunday, December 5, 1948, at Sailor Springs Christian Church in Sailor Springs, Illinois.

         Leonard worked for Country Companies from 1960 through 1988 as an Agency Manager. He belonged to the Rotary Club and the MCHS Sports Boosters club, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed attending Warrior basketball games and Mt. Carmel High School Football Games. He loved traveling with his wife, Doris. Leonard was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Mt. Carmel.

          Left to cherish his memories is his wife, Doris; one niece, Jean Ann Pelzer, sister-in-law, Wilma Knowles,  and a cousin Ulanda Ruger Bryan.

          Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Billie H. Knowles of Sailor Springs, Illinois and James E. Knowles of Nashville, Tennessee.

          Visitation will be Monday August 8, 2016 from 4 to 7 pm in the chapel of Short Funeral Home.

          Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 10:30 am in the Chapel of  Short Funeral Home with burial  immediately following at the Floral Garden of Memories in Clay County.  

Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com

                   Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve Leonard’s family.

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