- Date Of Birth: April 19, 1960
- Date Of Death: January 27, 2014
- State: North Carolina
DURHAM Mr. Merle Dwane Knott, 53, of 1700 Baptist Road, died on Monday, January 27, 2014.
Mr. Knott was a native and lifelong resident of Durham. He owned and operated Central Auto Sales and Service in Butner. He was a founding member of New Grace Baptist Church of Raleigh and a band member of Silver Wings and Fishers of Men. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and brother that loved kids and kids loved him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Audrey Rigsbee and Lawrence Rigsbee; Aunt, Linda Mitchell.
He is survived by his wife, Dina Thomas Knott; his parents, John and Judy Knott; son, Joshua Dwane Knott of Durham; daughter, Allison Knott Hobbs and husband, Gene of Durham; twin brother, Gerald Wayne Knott of Durham; two sisters, Jill Knott Rhew and husband, Mike of Durham, Jan Knott Patrick of Durham; three grandchildren, Tucker Milligan, Landon Milligan and Camden Geddings; sister-in-laws, Wanda Shankle, Susan Oakes and husband, Bobby, Tina Stanley and husband, Pat; brother-in-laws, Clifford Davis and wife, Judy; numerous nieces, nephews; great nieces, nephews and cousins.
