William "Gary" Knott

William Gary Knott, age 80 of Brandenburg KY entered eternal life on March 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. 

Gary was born on June 8, 1945, in Rhodelia, KY son of the late Mary Ethel Mattingly Knott and James Knott. Along with his parents, he was proceeded in death by, a sister, Kaye Ray, and 2 brothers-in-law, Paul Mattingly and Tom Wooldridge. 

Gary graduated from Meade County High School in 1963. When Gary wasn’t in the log woods, he enjoyed the simple things in life like fishing and hunting.

Gary is survived by his 4 children, Lisa Knott of Brandenburg KY, Diane Pike of Caneyville, KY, Wesley (Laura) Knott of Brandneburg KY, and Danny (Pam) Knott of Payneville KY; 9 grandchildren, Derek, Tasha, Tiffany, Kari, Lawrence, Wesley Kyle, Corey, Haley and Dylan; 9 great-grandkids and one on the way; 4 siblings, Brenda Mattingly of Brandenburg KY, Father Ronald Knott of Louisville, KY, Lois Wooldridge of Brandenburg KY, Nancy (Randy) Smith of Brandenburg KY and Mark Knott of Rhodelia, KY; and brother-in-law, Richard Ray of Rhodelia, KY. 

Visitation will be held Friday, March 20, 2026, at St Theresa of Avila Catholic Church from 9:30 A.M. until time of service. 

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 20, 2026, at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church with Father Knott, Father Ray, Father Martin, and Father Illikkal officiating, burial will follow in the church cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Theresa Family Life Center, (9245 Rhodelia Rd, Payneville KY 40157), where Gary went to school.