Edwin James Knowles, 72, husband of Mary Lynn Knowles, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Born in Steubenville, OH, he was the son of the late Edwin Knowles and Elaine Peeler Knowles.
Following a career in both the US Army and the US Navy, Ed retired from Honeywell Aerospace.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Laine Tabone (Eric) and Michael Knowles; four grandchildren, Cade Tabone, Liam Tabone, Molly Tabone, and Hunter Knowles; brother, Gary Knowles; two cousins, Nancy Burdette (Greg) and Linda Ortosky (Eric); brother-in-law, Michael Otocki; sister-in-law, Diane Pierce; niece, Dana Garcia (Matt); nephew, Ryan Pierce; one great-nephew, Jaiden Salamino; and many amazing friends who have become family along the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, John D’Alessandro.
Ed spent the majority of the last nine months of his life with the amazing staff at Regency Hospital in Greenville. The family is very grateful for the love and care they provided him.
A Graveside service will be held at a later date in the MJ “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery.
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