1943
2018
Charles Ray Knowles, 74, of Monroe passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born February 1, 1943, in Mobile, AL, he was the son of the late Austin Jackson Knowles and the late Gertrude Hayes Knowles.
Charles was retired mechanic for Greif Brothers Corporation and served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Charles loved to play his guitar and sing karaoke.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by one son, Wendell Scott Knowles; one brother, Freddie Knowles; one sister, Ruby K. Haynes; and one great granddaughter, Kirsten Knowles.
Charles is survived by three children, C. Ray Knowles, Jr. of Morehead, NC, Tracy Knowles (Bo Chan Butts) of Reston and Tammy L. Knowles of Amherst; two siblings, Larry Knowles (Linda) of Brewton, AL and Sarah K. Boutwell of Flomaton, AL; former wife, Mary Salmon of Madison Heights; two daughters-in-law, Lisa Lewis of Newport, NC and Karen Williams of Knotts Island, NC; nine grandchildren, Chris Knowles (Monica Gunter), Bryan Knowles (Beth), Abigail Collins, Eli Collins, Sean Collins, Austin Knowles, Aaron Knowles (Haley), Scott Knowles and Kirbi Knowles; five great grandchildren, Alexis Knowles (her mother, Kristal Sawyer), Savannah Knowles (her mother, Leanne Wood), Jak Knowles, Madison Adcock and Aaron Adcock; one aunt, Marie Morris of Flomaton, AL; numerous nieces and nephews; and all of his karaoke friends.
A graveside service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 8, 2018, at Culpeper National Cemetery with the Rev. John Campbell officiating.
The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2050 Langhorne Rd., #201, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com.
Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving the family, (434) 929-5712.
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January 9, 2018
Andy and susan Williams
Tammy and family, Andy and I have such fond memories of Chuck. So many years of working together at Va. Fibre. After he retired we would both see him around town and it seemed i always ran into him at Wal-Mart. He would always have a smile and positive things to say. We will miss him. Thinking about you and yours during this tough time.
Andy and Susan williams
January 7, 2018
Ray Tammy and Tracy We are real sorry to hear about Charles...You are in our thoughts and prayers,,, May God Bless You Love You Betty and William Dishmon Eden, North Carolina
January 6, 2018
Tommy & Linda Johnson
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 5, 2018
Donna Daniel
Ray, Tammy and Tracy you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know the feeling of losing a loved one. RIP Charles.
January 5, 2018
Mickey Powell
So sorry we lost Charles Ray. Our 1961 Gradation Class Of Flomaton Al., where Charles Ray was raised, wish to donate a token in cash to the Cemetery. Can you furnish an address for me of person in charge of cemetery? Hopefully they will contact me by Phone. Mickey Powell 576 Twin Bridges Road Flomaton Al. 36441 Cell 361 701 6933
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