Richard C Knowles

November 16, 1957 - December 21, 2020

Richard C. Knowles- 63Hartly, DE- Richard C. Knowles passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2020.Richard was the son of Henry and Loretta Knowles. Richard was a graduate of Dover High School. He was a Master Machinist who worked for years with Playtex Industries and Hirsch Industries. Richard participated in a local bowling league over the years. He was an avid pool player and traveled all over the US, including Las Vegas, for tournaments . He was a member of the Moose Lodge for over 30 years. He loved to go out fishing and crabbing on his boat with his friends and family. He was always the happiest on the water and spending time with his grandchildren. Richard was predeceased by his parents, grandparents, and his sister Patricia. He is survived by his son Daniel (Julianne) and his two grandchildren Karsyn and Presley Knowles of Murfreesboro, TN, who he loved dearly. Two brother Ronald and Dale Knowles, two sisters Ruth O’Neal and Barbara Lovegrove, and several nieces and nephews. There will be a service held at Trader Funeral Home in Dover, DE  on Friday, January 1st from 10-11am. A final eulogy will be given at 11am by family and friends. Covid 19 guidelines will be in place. In consideration of protecting the family and friends health, public health guidelines enacted for the prevention of the spread of covid-19 virus, limitations on gatherings, physical distancing, use of hand sanitation and masks are in place.