James Aloysius Knott

December 22, 1929 - December 25, 2007

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Services:

  A funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 9:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 11:00 AM.

Visitation:

  The family will receive friends on Sunday January 6, 2008 from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.
 

James Aloysius "Jim" Knott, 78, of Avenue, MD died December 25, 2007 at is residence. Born December 22, 1929 in Oakley, MD he was the son of the late Joseph Ambros and Ada Catherine Goldsborough Knott. He is survived by his loving companion Joyce Wood; his children Robert James Knott and his wife Cindy of Park Hall, MD, Kathryn Joy Wathen and her husband Johnson Edward of Lexington Park, MD and Chris Jennings and his wife Sue of Chicago, IL. He is also survived by his siblings; Leonard Knott and Margaret Bridgett, both of Mechanicsville, MD, Agnes McRae of Lexington Park, MD, Virginia Strain of Solomons, MD Catherine Brown of Charlotte Hall, MD and Barbara Hickey of Wichita, KS as well as 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Dorothy Bowles and his brother Joseph Knott. A lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, Jim attended Holy Angels Sacred Heart School and was employed as a mechanic at Bell Motor Company for 20 years, retiring in 1982. He served in the U.S. Airforce from 1946 to 1967. He enjoyed collecting model cars and airplanes. The family will receive friends on Sunday January 6, 2008 from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 9:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Mattingly officiating. Interment will follow in Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 11:00 AM. Pallbearers will be Steve Burch, Wayne Morgan, Joseph Brown, Raymond Morgan, Buddy George and Richard Wilkerson. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Knott, Johnson Wathen, Kaitlyn Wathen, Jamie Knott, Joseph Jennings and Jonathan Jennings. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Kathy & Robert, I am sorry for the loss of your father. I remember alot of fun summers hanging around with the 2 of you and going on vacation to Maine with your Dad and Mom. Again, sorry to hear of the loss. Our prayers and wishes are with you and your family's. Bonnie Kopp (mattingly)"
- Bonnie (Mattingly) Kopp
- Posted: Saturday, August 16, 2008

"to all the the family i am sorry for your loss you are in my prayers"
- kate morgan johnson
- Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

"Kathty and Robert, sorry to hear of Uncle Bushes Passing. He was a good man and we always enjoyed running into him at McDonalds in the morning. He was fun to talk to. I hope you are doing well. Take care and let us know if you need anything. Love You Guys."
- Buddy and Nancy George
- Posted: Monday, January 7, 2008

"To Kathy, Robert & family, I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, I know how close you all were. If there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to call us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kim, Jeff, Mike , Amanda, and Angel"
- Kim & Jeff Owens
- Posted: Monday, January 7, 2008

"I'd like to say from my grandmother Mabel Mattingly and myself, we are sorry and send our deepest condolences to the rest of the family.. God Bless."
- Jennifer (Mattingly) Suite & Bobby Suite
- Posted: Thursday, January 3, 2008

"kathy & robert my deepest sympathies to you and the family uncle bushes was a good man,called me anytime. "
- janet & danny & shannon williams
- Posted: Wednesday, January 2, 2008

"our deepest condolences on the passing of your father , he always brought joy to our home , he was always a loving and caring person."
- butch & carrie swann
- Posted: Monday, December 31, 2007

"Kathy I am so sorry to hear about your dad he is missed greatly and we all love him very much our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family remember if you need anything you can call me.We love you ."
- Karen Carroll and Kids
- Posted: Monday, December 31, 2007

"kathy and robert,I am so sorry for the loss of your father.Im glad i got to see him last year,there are so many memories we have growing up i will never forget.call me anytime,I hope we will stay in touch.again i am very sorry for your loss, I love you "
- linda bridgett
- Posted: Monday, December 31, 2007

"Sorry Kathy & Family to hear about your dad. We love you "
- Shelly & Dale W
- Posted: Monday, December 31, 2007

"we were very sorry to here of your lose. Our prayers are with you."
- Laura & Donnie Hamilton
- Posted: Sunday, December 30, 2007

"Kathy - my deepest sympathies to you and Rob on the loss of your Dad. I saw him often at the Post Office and he would always take a moment to speak to me. You are in my prayers."
- George Kennett
- Posted: Friday, December 28, 2007

"Robert- I am very sorry to hear about your dad. remember we love you"
- veronica webb
- Posted: Friday, December 28, 2007

"KATHY IT HAS BEEN AWHILE SINCE WE HAVE SEEN ONE ANOTHER, IM DEEPLY SORRY TO HEAR OF ALOYSIUS DEATH SO SUDDENLY. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING CALL. HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU, GIVE ROBERT A HUG FOR US AND YOU HAVE MORE HUGS COMING AND REMEMBER YOU HAVE ANGELS AS WELL "
- DONNA AND BETTY SPALDING ISENBERG
- Posted: Friday, December 28, 2007

"I will always be so grateful to Aloysius for letting me reprint some of the old pictures of school and church events from Sacred Heart School. So sorry for your loss."
- Helen Hewitt
- Posted: Friday, December 28, 2007

"TO ALL OF THE FAMILY-WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF ALOYSIUS. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A HUG FOR US WHENEVER WE SAW HIM. "
- BETTY JEAN (LACEY) CUSIC AND MILDRED (LACEY0 VALLANDINGHAM
- Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2007

"Cathy and Robert - I was so sad to learn of the passing of your father. Please let me know if there's anything I may do to assist you. My mother (Aunt Ginny) has my contact info."
- Anne Finson (Strain)
- Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2007