William "Bill" Knost

Mr. William “Bill” Edsel Knost, 83, passed away, with his wife of 63 years by his side, on Thursday, December 19, 2019.  He was born on August 10, 1936, to Richard Edwin and Lucy Leora Knost in St. Mary’s, West Virginia.  He was the 4th of 11 children.  He married Veronica “Ronnie” Knost on February 11, 1956 and they began their life together in Erie, Pennsylvania.  Bill was a devoted Christian for over 65 years, a faithful member of Warners Chapel Church of Christ, and known for his vocal “AMEN”s!  He spent the majority of his life as a delivery driver for various companies in Pennsylvania, Florida and North Carolina.  After retiring, he worked as an evening custodian at North Davie Middle School for five years.  Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lucy Knost; 2 sisters, Thelma Knost and Mary Lillie; and 2 brothers, Glenn and Earl Knost.  Those left to mourn his passing are: his wife, Veronica; daughters, Kathy (David) Courtemanche and Tammy (Mark) Roy; 6 grandchildren, Chad (Rachel) Courtemanche, Jordan Courtemanche, Brandon Roy, Nathan Roy, Tara Roy, and Tristan Roy: 3 great-grandchildren, David, Leah, and Samuel Courtemanche; 3 brothers, Bernard, John, and Richard Knost, all of Tennessee; 3 sisters, Betty Karkosky, Audrey Chessher, and Mildred Rhoades, all of Florida; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Warners Chapel Church of Christ with Kevin Rutherford officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Saturday December 21, 2019 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel.  Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com