Mr. Richard Mark Knowles, Jr., age 32, of Sandersville passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, May 22 at 3:00 P.M. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Zeta Cemetery of Tennille. Reverend Roy Smith will officiate. The family will greet friends on Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.
Richard was born in Macon-Bibb County and reared in Washington County. He was a 2008 graduate of the Washington County High School and attended the Oconee Fall Line Technical College to earn a degree in Certified Welding. Mr. Knowles was employed as a welder for Howard Sheppard Inc., Bryan Fabrication, and Duraline Manufacturing. Richard most recently worked as a Supervisor for Merotec in Statesboro. He enjoyed fishing and possessed a true passion for music. Mr. Kowles cherished time spent with his family and friends.
Survivors include his father, Richard Mark Knowles, Sr. (Donna Brawner) of Sandersville; mother, Sonja T. Knowles of Eatonton; sisters, Elichia K. Manken (John Paul) of Tennille and Tabatha K. Frost (Blake) of Riddleville; nieces and nephews, Gabriel Yawn, Stormy Yawn, Chase Knowles, and Abigail Manken; and his maternal grandmother, Betty Ann Edwards of Eatonton.
Online condolences may be expressed at mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com.
May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.