WILLIAM KNOWLTON
The Jonesboro Sun
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Friday, January 16, 2009
William Knowlton
HARRISBURG — William “Sonny” Knowlton, 79, of Harrisburg departed this life Thursday morning, Jan. 15, 2009, at his home.
He was born April 12, 1929, at Trumann, the son of Roy G. Knowlton and Jewell Arnold Knowlton. Sonny was a lifetime resident of Trumann and a graduate of McCormick High School.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Geneva Britton and Wilma Hutchison; and grandson, Aaron Scott Knowlton.
He is survived by his wife, Emma Knowlton of the home; two sons, Daniel Knowlton of Hensley and Michael Knowlton of Hot Springs; two daughters, Donna Greer of Hainesville, La., and Lisa Bennett of Harrison; one brother, Leroy Knowlton of New Buffalo, Mich.; eight grandchildren, Patrick Knowlton, Amanda Greer Gilmore, Trey Bennett, Joshua Greer, Kate Cantrell, Meghan Knowlton, Kaylyn Knowlton and Nathan Bennett; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday in Calvary Baptist Church at Harrisburg with the Revs. Terry Tacker and Larry White officiating. Interment will follow in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may visit at the funeral home tonight from 6-8.