Midland City, Alabama-
“Dave” Knowlton, 65, of Midland City formally from Portville, NY died Monday January 20,2025 in Southeast Health Medical Center after an illness.
Dave was born on January 30,1959, in Olean, NY and was the son of Charles Leroy” Shorty” Knowlton Jr and Virginia Lou Knowlton.
Dave moved to Midland City, AL about 20 years from Richburg, NY. Mr. Knowlton worked at Clancy’s Excavating Portville Truck and Auto, and Wayne Paving. Dave was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan and loved spending time with his family and tinkering in the garage.
Mr. Knowlton was preceded in death by his parents Charles Leroy “Shorty” Knowlton Jr and Virginia Lou Knowlton, sister Kathy Jo Smith, and sister Molly Boswell, and Nelly his beloved Boxer.
Dave is survived by 3 daughters: Billie Jo Neudeck of Richburg, NY, Bobbie Jo Krotz of Jesup, GA, Dawn (Johnny) Culpepper of Banks, AL, and 1 son: David Knowlton II of Bolivar NY; 10 Grandchildren Sierra Neudeck, Gavyn Neudeck, Jamason Krotz, Brayden Knowlton, Allie-Ann Kohl, Lillian Kohl, Wyatt Kohl, Lillian Mesler, Zoiee Button, and Trent Knowlton. Super Dave loved his grandkids and enjoyed boating, fishing, cook outs, and just hanging out with them.
Dave was survived by siblings Charles (Connie) Knowlton III of Bolivar, NY, Linda (Terry) Lowe of Midland City, AL, Gary (Bonnie) Knowlton of Allegany, NY, Sally (Kevin) Nutt of Duncan, SC, Terri (Roy) Rogers of Crossville, TN Mary (Walt) Vaughn of Little Genesee, NY, Beverly (Scott) Drum of Midland City, AL, and Lauretta Richardson of Elba, AL.
Dave was as unique as people come. He was loved by many people and will forever have that special place in our hearts. Super Dave fly high- We all love you very much.
Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.
