Benjamin "Alfred" Knott
September 5, 1932 ~ May 15, 2017
Benjamin “Alfred” Knott, 84 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on May 15, 2017 in Callaway, MD.
Born September 5, 1932 in Drayden, MD, to the late Benjamin Alfred Knott and Cathleen Agnes Payne Knott.
“Alfred” was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Sandra (Forrest) Jagelski Knott whom he married on August 18, 1966 and passed away on January 19, 1991.
“Alfred” is survived by his loving wife, Betty Lou Norris Knott whom he married on July 10, 1993 in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD, children; Benjamin A. (Brenda) Knott, II, Joseph Herman (Misty) Knott of Callaway, of MD, Christine (Pete) James of Newport News, VA, stepdaughter, Kathi (John) Guy, stepdaughter-in-law, Jeanette Norris, grandchildren; Kelly, Sandy, Kylee, Scottie, Brittany, Brooks and Steven, great-grandchildren; Callie Guy, Journey, Kaiden, James and Kruz, sister; Theresa Hutching of Ocala, FL. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Joseph Leroy Knott and David Leon Knott, and stepson, Bobby Norris.
Alfred Served in the United Sates Army from January 13, 1953 to December 15, 1954. While serving in the United States Army he earned the Korean Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, United Nations Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.
Alfred was the owner of AB&H Excavating for 40 plus years, he was an Associate Member of St. Mary’s Soil Conservation from 1992 to 1997 and a Board Member from 1997 to 2017.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, MD with Father Ron Potts officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Darrell Goode, Tommy Bean, Stanley Booth, Bruce Young, Roy Dyson, Brooks Norris, Steven Guy, and Fuzzy Knott.
Contributions may be made to St. Aloysius Building Fund. Leonardtown, MD.
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While it is true that I knew Alfred I did not know that well, but i would like to say that if a man can be measured by the actions of his sons this man was astronomical. His son Benny has been nothing but blessings to our family.So with that being said thank sir for I know the love and compassion that you have shown my family and I am forever grateful.
Dear Benny, Brenda, Kelly, & Herman:
Please accept our deepest and heartfelt condolence about the loss of your father, Alfred.
As you know, we thought the world of him. He was such a warm, kind and caring person; one who would rather give than take. Alfred will always have a special place in our hearts.
God has taken another angel, and that angel has left behind a beautiful legacy with the lives he has both touched and changed. Please know that Darrell and I are available to you during what surely must be one of your most trying times. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Darrell & Laura Goode
Betty Lou, we are so sorry for your loss of Alfred. We are keeping you and all who loved Alfred in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Dear Betty Lou, Benny, Herman and family,
Debbie and I are so very sorry for your loss. Alfred was a very kind and generous man and he will be greatly missed by all of the people that he has touched. We will keep you in our prayers and if you need anything, please let us know.
Bruce and Deborah Young
Bennie & Herman and Family– you and your family are in my thoughts and prayer during this difficult time. May you find peace in the wonderful memories you have of your Dad
May fond memories of Alfred bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before he passed away. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
We send our sincere condolences to all of Mr. Knott’s family! He was always such a gentle, kind man! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Hold his wonderful memories close in you heart for comfort.
Tommy & Rose Goldsborough
My sympathies go out to the Knott family, he was very nice to me. He will be missed. He was a good friend of mine and a good father figure. He was always kind and nice to me and I will always appreciated that. He will be up in Heaven now with the rest of his family. He will always be in my heart, he was a good person and will be greatly missed. My sympathies, Ruby Slade
Benny & Family
We were sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Keeping you all in our prayers!
Please accept our deepest sympathies and our prayers with the loss of Alfred. We were out of town and would have liked to attend the ceremony. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this great time of loss.
My Deepest Condolences go out to the Knott family, I hope you find comfort in these words, “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8