Willie Lee "Shag" Knowles, age 75, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away April 11, 2024, at Swanton Valley Care and Rehab. He was born November 21, 1948, in Rome, Mississippi, to the late David and Mary (Henderson) Knowles.
Shag proudly served in the United States Army from 1970 - 1974. He worked as a security guard for Doehlar - Jarvis, until his retirement. A jack of all trades, he was a great handyman; working the homes of others from drywall to painting. Shag would help anyone in need and fix just about anything. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. Shag's smile and love will forever be missed by those who knew him and the memories will live on!
Those left to forever cherish his memory are his loving wife, Marion (Farris) Knowles, whom he married on April 15, 2001; children, Lisa Shannon, Markittia Fizer, and Tyrice Fizer; step-daughter, Dionne Farris; and siblings, Geraldine Hill, A.V. Knowles, Robert Knowles, and Amos Knowles.
In addition to his parents, Shag was preceded in death by his sisters, Ethel Rasonover, Gloria Knowles, Louise Johnson, and Cynthia Knowles; and brothers, James Knowles and Leon Knowles.
At this time there will be no services held.
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