Knowles

Funeral services for Darrell Knowles, 43, of Smithville were held Nov. 28 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Bros. Donnie Kelly, David Kilgore and Michael Hale officiated, with burial followed in Mt. View Cemetery.

Darrell was born April 4, 1971 to his parents, the late Jimmy Knowles and Linda Faye Neal Knowles.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Lillian Hale Neal.

He was a Tennessee State Trooper for 11 years, and was working in heating and air and electrical. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Trinity Assembly in Algood.

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Knowles of Smithville; four children, Breanna and Britney Knowles of Smyrna, and Alexis and Hunter Hawkins of Smithville; mother, Linda Faye Knowles of Smithville; two sisters, Becky (David) Sullins of Rock Island and Sharron Kay Skinner (Jim Hayes) of Madison; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; mother-in-law, Tammie Sue McBride; father-in-law, Steve and Meredith Summers; brother-in-law, Jessie Summers all of Smithville.

Pallbearers included; Davey Horton, Andrew Moore, Adam Moore, Carl Wayne Knowles, Justin Knowles, and Charles Caplinger.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville was in charge of the arrangements