Homer Mathew
(H.M.) Knowles, Jr., 59, of 102 Hilldale Lane, died today with his
wife and daughter at his side following a brave battle with cancer.
He was born January 9, 1944, to Homer Mathew Knowles, Sr. and Eloise
Holloman Knowles in Calypso, North Carolina. He served his country
in the Army during the Vietnam War and returned to Goldsboro where
he owned and operated Knowles Carpet, Inc., for over thirty years.
He was also a member of the Goldsboro Elks Lodge #139 B.P.O.E.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Migeon Helms Knowles of the
home; a daughter, Kelly Helms Knowles of Washington, D.C.; a sister,
Betty Shifflett and her husband Bob of Goldsboro; as well as nieces
and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,
Donna Delores Knowles.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday in their home at 102 Hilldale Lane in Goldsboro. A graveside
service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park
in Goldsboro with Bill Gardner officiating.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice or ALCASE
(Alliance for Lung Cancer, Advocacy, Support, Education) c/o Amber
Rindon, 500 West 8th Street, Suite 240, Vancouver, WA 98660 or New
Hope Friends Meeting, 4451 U.S. 70 East, Goldsboro, NC 27534.
Homer Mathew
(H.M.) Knowles, Jr., 59, of 102 Hilldale Lane, died today with his
wife and daughter at his side following a brave battle with cancer.
He was born January 9, 1944, to Homer Mathew Knowles, Sr. and Eloise
Holloman Knowles in Calypso, North Carolina. He served his country
in the Army during the Vietnam War and returned to Goldsboro where
he owned and operated Knowles Carpet, Inc., for over thirty years.
He was also a member of the Goldsboro Elks Lodge #139 B.P.O.E.