Service Details
His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, July 20th at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
The service will be live streamed at the following Link: https://youtube.com/live/8XzI_mp2H-E?feature=share
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Jeff Knuckles, 68, passed away at Aurora Medical Center-Mt. Pleasant on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was born in Tyronza, Arkansas, on October 1, 1954, the son of Joseph and Odesser (nee: Burns) Knuckles Sr.
Jeff had been employed by Racine Steel. He enjoyed painting houses and working in the garden.
Surviving are his siblings, Sammie (Emma) Smith, of Oxford, MS, Jonnie Knuckles and Ruby Buckingham, both of Antioch, CA, Louise Smith, Ora Gray, Altoria Edwards, Earl Knuckles, and Classie West, all of Racine, Odesser (Greg) Maxie, of Vallejo, CA, Harvey Knuckles, of Quimper, France, and Dorothy (Willie) Burnett, of Anniston AL; special sister, Willie B. Knuckles, of Racine, sisters-in-law, Cheryl Knuckles, of Evansville, IN, and Hattie Knuckles, in CA, aunts, Edna (Aaron) Baker, of San Leandro, CA, Fannie Burns, in South Carolina; uncle, Dan Burns, of Racine, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his sister, Emma Knuckles, brothers, Deacon Joseph Knuckles Jr., Rev. Tommie Knuckles, Sampson “Sam” Knuckles, and Carey Knuckles. , sisters-in-law, Jacqueline Knuckles, Elizabeth Smith, and Fabian Knuckles, brothers-in-law James Gray, Bill West Sr., Charles Edwards Jr., Nathaniel Smith, and Louis Buckingham; aunts, Alma Farrow, Altoria Naylor, Dorothy Bowman, Julie Ellis, Mae Jesse Burns, Margaret Burns, and Minnette Burns; uncles, Calvin Naylor, Carey Burns, and Rev. Alfred Burns; nieces and nephews, Sheila Knuckles, Katrina Edwards, Michael Knuckles, Robert Knuckles, L.C. Knuckles, Rueben Buckingham, and Glenn Gray.
Anonymous says
I went to school with Jeff and I will always remember how kind he was. Sending prayers to his family and may he rest in heavenly peace.
Ro ert and Patricia Billups says
Condolences and Prayers to the Knuckles family. May God continue to give you comfort during your time of breavement .
Therita Bogan Harris says
Your Family Has Deepest Condolences In The Loss Of Jeff, He Dated My Sister Samantha ( Punnie ) Bogan, She Passed Away 6 Years Ago, I Met Jeff A Couple Of Times, He Was So Nice To Her, Now They Can Continue Their Love Affair.
Linda Herron-Miks in Beach Park, IL says
My deepest sympathies to the family over the loss of Jeff. I remember him riding his bike. I last gave him a Hug while Shopping at Sav a lot several years back. He would not talk to me, but he would Listen. Again, My Heartfelt Sympathies to my family members through marriages.
Jozell and Jimmy Davies says
Our heartfelt condolences to the Knuckles family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Linda J. Chambliss and families. Gloria🌹 Virginia 🙏 Albert Jr. ❤️Ira. says
From.the late Albert Lee Chambliss and His Family.🙏💐.Our deepest Sympathy and Condolences .RIP Jeff. Till we all meet again. .❤️💐💖
Letha Chattman says
Sending my sincere love, sympathy , and prayers for the Knuckles family!! May God be the lifter of your heads during this time of lost!!
For we know joy comes in the morning!!
Donna JuDon says
My sincere condolences and sympathy to the Knuckle Family. I am pray that God Blesses Each Of You With The Strength To Endure and A Peace Beyond Your Own Understanding.
Carolyn B Peet says
Get your rest friend, Gone but never Forgotten.RIP
Michael LITTLE says
R.I.P JEFF . REST IN. PEACE 🙏
Michael Knuckles says
RIP to my beloved uncle Jeff. 🙏🏾
Denise Robinson says
My prayers are with you family. May God wrap His arms around you and give you comfort ❤️ 💛 🙏🏽