Charles A. "Chuck" Knowles Jr. Obituary (1956

Chuck was born in Phenix City, AL in 1956 to Charles A. Knowles, Sr. and Sarah Elise Floyd Knowles. In grade school, Chuck moved with his family to Griffin, Ga, where he and his family would reside. Chuck soon befriended other boys in the community creating lifelong friendships with many colorful stories and memories. Chuck graduated from Griffin High School before studying business at Auburn University. He pledged Phi Gamma Delta and graduated in 1979. He pursued a career in community banking and spent over 30 years serving at First National Bank of Griffin. Chuck married the love of his life, Jane, in 1981. Chuck was a lover of sports and an avid supporter of Auburn University. He loved music, hunting with friends and family, and playing golf with his sons. He instilled the love of sports, hunting, and the great outdoors in his sons through quality time spent with them during their formative years. Chuck knew how to savor the good in life and enjoyed sharing the joys of life with family and friends. In their retirement, Chuck and Jane enjoyed spending time with family and relaxing at the beach. Chuck was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Elise Floyd Knowles, and is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jane Watson Knowles, his two sons, Kris (Kelley) Knowles, Patrick (Chandler) Knowles, and his two grandchildren, Watson and Charlotte Knowles. He is also survived by his father, C.A. (Myra) Knowles, Sr., his sister, Lesa (Brad) Davis, stepsister, Lee (Lee) Thomas, stepbrother, Vin (Hattie) Thomas, and many nieces and nephews. Warm thanks to the staff at Brightmoor Hospice, caregivers, and their close friends and family, Drew and Susan Miller, and Brad and Lesa Davis for the outstanding love and care provided during this time. Visitation will be held Friday, January 17 at 10:00 with a Celebration of Life at 11:00 at Griffin First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Griffin First United Methodist Church. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin, Ga. 30224 is in charge of all arrangements.