Kevin D. Knowles

KEVIN DEWITT KNOWLES "The voice of the Lord is upon the waters the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters" (Psalms 29:3) Kevin Dewitt Knowles was born on December 27, 1960, in Nassau, The Bahamas, to proud parents Alphonso and Marjorie (nee Hullingshead affectionately called "Knowely") Knowles. He was the second child and only boy born to this union. His parents both pre-deceased him. Kevin attended Prince William High School and he graduated from there in June 1978. Following graduation, he found gainful employment at the D'Albenas Agency Ltd., Palmdale, where he worked as a warehouse clerk until he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, USA. In Atlanta Kevin was employed at Napa Auto Parts from March1997 to November 2004, up until the time of his passing he worked at the Estate Sales. Kevin met and fell in love with Paula Louise Brown (deceased) and she became the love of his life. Together they raised their four children for a few years in Nassau, and the remaining years in Atlanta. It was here in Lawrenceville, that despite the challenges and obstacles they had to overcome, Paula and Kevin, with God's help, were able to raise and provide opportunities for their children. They sacrificed much to ensure that their family lived a dignified life. It was these experiences that characterized their children making them the men and women they are today. Outwardly, Kevin had a very quiet disposition, however he was able to engage himself in VERY LONG conversations; he loved to talk. When the telephone rang and you check the caller ID, if it was Kevin you needed to decide if you had an hour or more to chat. You never had to worry about what to say because you didn't have the chance to say much... just listen with an occasional yah, ah ha. On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, following a battle with cancer, Kevin Dewitt died at his family's residence in Lawrenceville, Georgia. His memory will live on in his sons, Keon Knowles and Zchivago Swain; daughters: Stephanie Calvert andZchivagla Swain; three grandchildren: Spencer Swain, Jordan Calvert Jr, and Israel Calvert II; daughters-in-law: Sylvia Knowles and Della Swain; son-in-law: Jordan Calvert; sister: Cheryl Russell; nieces and nephews: Shakara Joseph, Valentino Russell, Shantia Russell-Stubbs, Shante Russell, Kelly, Damon and Darcy Brown, Zane-vaughn and Janique Duvalier, N'Tariand N'Vaughn Wright, Randy Burrows, Tony Kemp Jr., Dawn Sands, Roger Brown Jr., Genee Burrows, and Cortez Davis; sisters- in-law: Rosita Smith-Duvalier, Nedda Wright, Marva Burrows, Lauren Kemp, Gwen Davis and Melverne Brown; brothers-in-law: Herman Russell, Don and Roger Brown, Tony Kemp and Elvis Davis; God-brother: Richard Horton along with many other relatives and close friends. The family would like to extend special thanks to his caregiver, Melanie Collins, nurses Hema and Joe at the Gentiva Hospice. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. MAY HE REST IN PEACE!