Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Knowles, McCager October 26, 2008
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The Atkinson County Citizen - November 3, 2008
Mr. McCager Knowles, age 97, of Willacoochee, GA, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 
2008 at his home following an extended illness.
 A native of Coffee County, Mr. Knowles was born May 20, 1911, son of Henry 
and Maude Patrick Knowles. He was a farmer and a member of the Willacoochee 
First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a U.S. Army Veteran 
of WWII and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled Veterans of 
America.
 Survivors include: Wife: Mrs. Nancy Lucille Jowers of Willacoochee, GA; three 
sons: Phillip Wayne Knowles and wife, Linda of Willacoochee, GA; Ronnie 
Knowles of Willacoochee, GA and Wayne Vaughn and wife Reba of Douglas, GA; One 
daughter: Nancy Lanier and husband Gil of McRae, GA.
 Grandchildren: Marshall and Donna Knowles of Kingston, NY, Cindy and Matt 
Austin of Broxton, GA, Randall Knowles of Willacoochee, GA, Denise and Jack 
Hamilton of Bickley, GA, Justin Vaughn, Gregory Vaughn, Gavin Vaughn all of 
Douglas, GA, Kevin Vaughn of Hazlehurst, GA, and Rachael Lanier and Daniel 
Lanier of McCrae, GA.
 9 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.
 Funeral services for Mr. Knowles were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, 
2008 with Rev. Bill Huffstuttler and Rev. John McMillan officiating. Special 
musical selections included "Old Rugged Cross" and "I'll Meet You in the 
Morning" rendered by the Willacoochee First Baptist Church Choir with Bonnie 
Kumberger accompanying at the piano and "Amazing Grace" rendered by the 
congregation with Bonnie Kumberger accompanying at the piano. Soft music for 
the Prelude and Postlude was provided by Bonnie Kumberger, pianist. The 
interment followed in Satilla Memorial Gardens with military honors provided 
by an Honor Guard Contingent from the U.S. Army.
 Serving as active pallbearers were: Randall Knowles, Marshall Knowles, Matt 
Austin, Jack Hamilton, Justin Vaughn, and Gregory Vaughn.
 Serving as honorary pallbearers were: Deacons of the Willacoochee First 
Baptist Church.
 Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of arrangements.

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