Johnathen "Johnny" Wayne Knuckles

February 13, 1967 - March 9, 2020

Johnathen “Johnny” Wayne Knuckles age 52 of Mt. Airy, North Carolina, formerly of Richlands, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at his home in Mt. Airy. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was the son of Christella “Stella” Hess Knuckles Richardson of Raven, Virginia and the late Dewey Rayborn Knuckles. Johnny was a graduate of Richlands High School Class of 1987 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. He later worked for L.S. Starrett as a machinist for several years. Johnny had the soul of a musician and loved to lose himself within the music itself. To describe him as an avidly over enthusiastic, crazy Dallas Cowboys fan would not even come close to his devotion to them. He loved to collect what he called his treasures, which his family referred to as his hoard. Before moving to Mt. Airy, he loved to attend the City on the Hill Church and had spent the better part of his life in the surrounding area. In addition to his father he preceded in death by his sister, Mary Knuckles. He is survived by his: Wife, Teresa Ann Lowe Knuckles of Mt. Airy, NC Children: Johnathen Wayne Knuckles, II of Ithica, NY Jeremy Wayne Lowe and wife, Courtney of Richlands, VA Michael Donovan Hale of Bristol, VA Carrie Megan Hale Cowing and husband, Logan of Ft. Bragg, NC Sister, Lori Jane “Sudie” Knuckles of Raven, VA Brothers: Dewey “Dupy” Rayborn Knuckles, III and wife Karen, ND Jody Lee Knuckles of Raven, VA Grandchildren, Amelia Claire Lowe and Ian Michael Hale Several aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins also survive him. A Celebration of life service will be held at 7:00pm on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Barry Absher officiating. The VFW will honor him with a Military service beginning at 7:00 pm. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6pm until time of service. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com