Alvin Leroy Knoll, Sr.

Alvin Leroy Knoll, Sr., 88, of Wrens, GA, loving husband of 67 years to Evelyn Virginia Cottingham Knoll, entered into rest Monday afternoon, January 3, 2011 at Jefferson Hospital after many years of declining health. Alvin was born to the late Claire Josephine Hohn Knoll and the late Charles Augustus Knoll in Branchton, PA. He was a WWII veteran and met the love of his life while serving with the US Army in NC. He made NC his home until the 1970’s. He was a machinist by trade and worked for Florida Pneumatics for many years and was also President of his own company, Knoll Production Machining of Lake Park FL. After retiring in the early 1990’s and having failing health in the following years, he made his home with his son and daughter-in-law, eventually relocating to Wrens GA. He was known for his extreme kindness and caring for his fellow man. He loved to garden and to fish—especially off the pier in FL—and he loved the color red. Alvin was always a fair-minded man who valued honor, honesty, hard-work and loyalty. He was quick to laugh and slow to anger. He was truly loved and respected. Alvin was also preceded in death by his infant son, Lonnie Charles Knoll, and three sisters. In addition to his wife, survivors also include his children, Alvin L. “Butch” Knoll, Jr. and wife, Brenda, of Wrens, GA, and his daughter, Carol V. Short and husband, Kermit, of Graham NC; three granddaughters, Christy Osborne (Chris) of Efland NC, Tonya Soonamore (Mike) of Maryville TN, and Kerri Anne Holochwost (Bruce) of Harnett County, NC; five great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Janet Hovis of Meadeville PA; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 PM Saturday (January 8) at the Summersett Memorial Chapel with Rev. Benjamin Roberts of Sacred Heart Catholic Church officiating. Interment will follow at Rowan Memorial Park with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00PM on Friday, January 7, 2011 at Summersett Funeral Home.