Billy Harold Knoles' Obituary
Billy Harold Knoles age 82, died Saturday August 3, 2013 in Apple Valley, California. Billy was born on January 18, 1931 in Neodesha, KS the son of Regnald Harold and Ruby Irene (Harshman) Knoles.
Billy attended Cherryvale High School and LCCHS, graduating in 1949 and Wichita University, graduating in 1960.
Billy served our country for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, and Naval Seabees Reserves, retiring with rank of CMC.
Bill began his teaching career at Wichita Heights High School in 1961. In 1967, he moved to the Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, California, where he taught for an additional 22 years until his retirement in 1989.
Survivors including his wife Norma, include:
6 Children
Brother: Rex Lee Knoles
Sister: Maryln Clotfelter
15 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. at the Verdigris Valley Community Church in Altoona with burial to follow at the Altoona Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to the Wounded Warriors Project and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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