Donnie Edward Knowles, 46, of Coats, NC passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Kay Knowles and sister, Tammy Knowles.

Donnie was a devoted father.  He is survived by his son, Gage Knowles of Coats, NC; sisters, Lisa Knowles of Angier, NC and Crystal Wade of Newport News, VA; nieces, Valerie Campbell (Angier, NC) Maria Valdez (Dunn, NC) Kim Martinez (Bunnlevel, NC); nephews, Mark Campbell Jr. (Angier, NC)  Corey Mendoza (Angier, NC) Eric Mendoza (Coats, NC) Vincete Valdez (Raleigh, NC) and Cody Gary (Newport News, VA.)

Donnie was loved very much by his girlfriend, Karen Norris Stewart of Coats, NC and her two daughters.  He was also loved by his best friend, Michael Crisp and all of his life long friends.

The family would like to thank everyone for the prayers, phone calls, and text messages.

Arrangements provided by Coats Funeral Home.