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JOHN KNOWLES

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DeKALB, Texas—John H. Knowles, 90, of DeKalb died Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in a Texarkana, Texas, hospital. Mr. Knowles was born Nov. 17, 1927, in Kirwin, Kan. He was a retired auto mechanic, a member of Free Masons and American Legion, a Christian, and a Navy and Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Brown Knowles; one daughter, Joan Knowles; and one son, John E. Knowles. Survivors include his wife, Mary Nicks Knowles of DeKalb; two grandchildren, Wesley Knowles of McKinney, Texas, and Jennie King of Tyler, Texas; one niece, Pamela Jackson of Avery, Texas; one nephew, Mark Nicks of Avery; and a number of other relatives. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Bates Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodmen Cemetery. Online registration is at batesfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Published January 17, 2018

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