Kenneth Earl Knotts, Sr., 64, of Columbia, went to his heavenly home Friday, November 30, 2012. Born in Ringgold, LA, on October 16, 1948, he was the son of the late Jerry Clinton Knotts and Marie McWilliams Knotts. Kenneth was a member of the Earlewood Masonic Lodge and St. John United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Lucy Knotts; son, Kenneth E. (Tammy) Knotts, Jr.; daughters, Pam (David) Helton, Angela (David) Robinson; grandchildren, Celeste and Kenny Knotts, Paul Helton, Richard (Alisha) Blanchard, William (Megan) Blanchard, Kerri (Adam) Kerby, and Marrissa Knotts; great grandchildren, Luke, Levi, Stuart, Colby, William and Bently; sister, Sharlet (Ronnie) Culverhouse; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Mr. Knotts will be held 2 o'clock, Monday, December 3, 2012, at St. John United Methodist Church, with The Rev. John Jordan officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Shives Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to St. John United Methodist Church, 1700 Houston St, Columbia, SC 29203.