Francis Calvin Knott

January 16, 1933 - February 9, 2010

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Services:

  A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Visitation:

  The family will receive friends on Monday, February 15, 2010 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD.
  Francis Calvin Knott, 77, of Lothian, MD and formerly of St. Mary’s County, MD, died February 9, 2010 at South River Rehabilitation Center  in Edgewater, MD.  Born January 16, 1933 in Hurry, MD he was the son of the late Mark and Cora Quade Knott. He was the loving husband of Betty Knott whom he married on November 1, 1958. He is also survived by his daughter Barbara Nelson of Mechanicsville, MD and his son Francis Calvin Knott, Jr. of Lothian, MD as well as his grandchildren Mike Murphy, Crystal Murphy and Kyle Knott. He is also survived by his sisters Theresa Cook of Leonardtown, MD and Louise Petterson of Millington, TN and his brothers Charles Aloysius Knott of Punta Gorda, FL and Joseph Knott of Great Mills, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Alfred Knott of Leonardtown, MD and Albrey Knott of Hollywood, MD. Francis graduated from Sacred Heart High School in River Springs, MD and was employed as a dairy driver for  Embassy Dairy for thirty years, retiring in 1995. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 15, 2010 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Michael Murphy, Danny Moasts, Ray Knott, Carl Knott, John Knott and Bobby Cook.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"It has been way to long since I have seen Uncle Francis but my memories of him and Aunt Betty are fond ones. The weekend visits to see Grandma and the whole family gathering. May you rest now and if you see Daddy do not let him beat you at cards to often."
- Margaret {Sissy Cook} Goostree
- Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

"Barbara, Calvin, Betty and Family I would like to express my deepest sympathy on the loss of Francis. He was a very special person and will always hold a place in my heart. "
- Ray Knott Jr (Little Ray)
- Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

"Barbara, Calvin, Betty and Family We would like to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Francis Slim Knott.We will really miss him. He was a great uncle. We have some great memories of fishing and dancing with him. We will always remember his friendly smile. May he rest in peace. Love Ray, Nancy, Brian and Tina Knott."
- Ray & Nancy Knott
- Posted: Saturday, February 13, 2010

"We wanted to let you know that you have our deepest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you, Donna, Debbie, David, Dorothy and Doug"
- Mary Tayman
- Posted: Friday, February 12, 2010

"Barbara, Ricky, Mike, Crystal and family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. God did not want him to suffer any longer and called him home to rest in eternal peace in the Kingdom of Heaven. May cherished memories help you get through this most difficult time of sorrow."
- Christine, Charlie, Patrick and Kara Russell
- Posted: Friday, February 12, 2010