Leonard David Knott

Leonard David Knott,68, of Punta Gorda, FL formerly from St. Mary’s County, MD passed away on December 4, 2018 in Hollywood, MD. Leonard was the son of John Richard Knott, Sr. of Hollywood, MD and the late Virginia Pilkerton Knott who passed away on June 10, 2010. Leonard is survived by his wife Margaret Virginia Knott whom he married on December 31, 1981 in Upper Marlboro, MD. Leonard is survived by his children Brandi Atwell (Michael) of Waldorf, MD, Kristan Parks (Brian) of Waldorf, MD, David Knott (Julie) of Hollywood, MD, Casey Knott of Port Charlotte, FL, Chelsea Shackelford (Ross) of Tallahassee, FL, 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Along with his siblings Linda Swarey, John Richard Knott, Jr, Charles William Knott, Darlene Ridgell, and Terrence Wayne Knott. He moved to Charlotte County, FL. in 2001 from St. Mary’s County. Leonard was a union painter as a union contractor for 31 and half years, retiring in February 2001. He was a member of the Painters Union, and Moose Lodge. Leonard enjoyed boating, fishing and antique cars. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 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 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Atwell, Terrence Knott, Shawn Knott, Dylan Atwell, and Billy Knott. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wayne Tucker, John Richard Knott, Jr. Charles William Knott, Owen Croggon, Bob Swan, and Douglas Dillon. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.