Jimmy Knowles

1972 - February 26, 2021

MR. JIMMY FRANK KNOWLES, age 48, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, February 26, 2021 at Dodge County Hospital.

Obituary for Jimmy Knowles

MR. JIMMY FRANK KNOWLES, age 48, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, February 26, 2021 at Dodge County Hospital.

 Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, February 28, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, with Rev. Tyler Kirkley officiating.

 Jimmy was born in Columbus, GA, of the Christian Faith, and an Electrical Supplies Salesman for Lowe Electric Supply Company. He formerly worked with Mullis Electric Supply Company for over 19 years. He was a dedicated salesman and made many friends whom he valued greatly. Jimmy enjoyed racing and was an avid go-cart racer who raced in many sanctioned races over many years. He continued in the sport as a crew chief and also worked on several karts for other racer’s in the sport through J & C Performance Tire. He was a family man who enjoyed spending time with them, especially his granddaughter Alyssa. Jimmy was a people person and made many friends over the years who he loved dearly considered more like family than just friends. He was the son of the late Thelma Johns Knowles and James Knowles, and was preceded in death by a Grandson, Landon James Muncher and his Mother-in-law, Emma Jean Renew Kemp.

 He is survived by his Wife of 19 years – Sharon Kemp Knowles of Eastman; 3 Daughters – Ashley Knowles, Anna Stewart, and Chelsea Bolden (Melvin) all of Eastman; 2 Grandchildren – Alyssa Muncher and Jay Bolden; Brother – Raymond Bellflower (Flora) of Dublin; Father-in-law – James Kemp (Karen) of Eastman; Brothers-in-law – Darrell Kemp (Tonya) of Eastman and Billy Ray Kemp (Penny) of Dublin; Uncle – Curtis Johns of Rentz; Several Nieces and Nephews; Canine Companion – Edgar.

 The family may be contacted at the Knowles residence, 1163 Rocky Springs Rd., Eastman. Jimmy will lie-in-state from 11:00AM-3:00PM Saturday, February 27.


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