Harvey W. Knotts Jr.

On Thursday, August 8, 2013, God in His infinite wisdom sent His angel of Mercy to gently call His earthly son, Harvey, to enter His realm of eternal peace. Harvey WasHington Knotts Jr., son of the late Harvey Sr. and Louise D. Knotts, was born on October 15, 1933 in Society Hill, South Carolina. He was the oldest of six children. Harvey was raised and educated in the Norfolk, Virginia Public School System. Upon completion of his high school studies, he began working for McLean Construction Company, where he worked numerous positions, until his retirement in 2000. Harvey moved to Baltimore, MD in the 1950s. There he met and married his long time sweetheart, Della Turner. From this union they were blessed with two children, Larry and Chervon Correy. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was well liked and respected throughout the community and was affectionately known as “KNOTBALL.” Harvey enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a prominent member of The Road Hogs Motorcycle Club and The Nomads Van Club. He loved camping, fishing, going to casinos, riding his Harley and family gatherings, his favorite being the annual KNOTTS FAMILY REUNION, which he started in Baltimore in 1973. He was a great cook and a MASTER on the grill, with his specialty being his bbq baby back ribs. Harvey accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Calvary Baptist Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Harvey was preceded in death by his wife, Della T. Knotts; parents Harvey Sr. and Louise Knotts Winfield; stepfather, Archie Winfield; sisters, Shirley Knotts Fletcher and Naomi Lee Winfield. He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons, Larry and Harvey III; one daughter, Chervon Correy; daughter-in-law, Kiesa Knotts; grandchildren, Cierra and Juwan Sumpter, Jerrod Lipscomb, Kari Della and Hudson Larry Knotts, Harvey IV and Travis Knotts; three sisters, Diane Bacon, Doreatha Joyner and Glynis Mason; three brothers-in-law, John Bacon, Dennis Joyner and Rudolph Mason; a devoted companion, Gertdell Granter; four bonus children, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Harvey will be sorely missed by his family, greatly missed in the community but will always be remembered by everyone his life touched.

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Harvey W. Knotts Jr.

October 15, 1933 - August 8, 2013