Billy Knott

Billy Richard Knott, 85, passed away Mon. June 8, 2020 at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. June 11, 2020 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Thurs. June 11, 2020 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.

Mr. Knott was born on July 27, 1934 in Goodin Lake, MS to the late Benjamin F. Knott and Alpha Knott Maxson. He was a patriot who loved and served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Knott was an excellent golfer and an artist who created paintings in watercolor, charcoal and acrylic. He also enjoyed hunting, woodworking and clock making.

His is survived by his daughter, Renee Knott; two sons, Rick Knott and Michael Knott (Judy); four grandchildren, Josh Knott, Jennifer Bridges (Aaron), Lauren Gray (Joel), Jonathon Farfoud and five great grandchildren, Jaydon Knott, Jakob Knott, Logan Knott, Tripp Gray and Blake Gray.