Tommy David Knotts, born on Friday, December 4, 1959 in Leland, Miss., passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022. As a result of receiving Jesus earlier in life, he began his pain-free life in Heaven. No services were planned, but donations may be made to Mountain Lakes Group Home in Dutton.<\/p>\n
As a young boy, Tom learned the value of work by pumping gas and working in his parents\u2019 small country store. Typical family activities included church, games, sports, go-carts, swimming and vacations. Tom was a good student and many read his own humorous cartoon, \u201cThe Byrdman,\u201d a parody of one of his favorite teachers.<\/p>\n
Throughout his life, Tom exhibited a strong work ethic. While working with a large toy retailer, he was rewarded with a promotion to a large store in Connecticut; however, he missed the good ole South and his family and relocated.<\/p>\n
Tom continued working in retail management, manufacturing and after earning his degree, became a substitute teacher. In 2009, Tom began working at Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare in Dutton where he initially served as a mental health worker and then as a care coordinator. Unfortunately, throughout much of his life, he experienced numerous health issues, culminating with a health crisis in February of 2021. As a result, he was unable to continue doing what he loved.<\/p>\n
Along the way, he was known to many as a hard worker, a quiet and giving person, an avid animal lover, a diehard Ole Miss fan and a dependable friend to family and to all who were blessed to know him.<\/p>\n
Mourning his passing but rejoicing with him in his new position are his siblings, Janet Jordan, Dalton (Lynn) Knotts, Jr., Joyce McClure, Maxwell Knotts, Steve (Tammy) Knotts; sister-in-law, Sue Knotts; nieces, Leslie, Wendy, Carla, Patricia; nephews, Jonathon, Kevin, Joshua, Michael, Paul; many friends, coworkers, clients and family; faithful three-legged canine friend and companion, Jack. He was preceded in death by his father, Dalton Knots, Sr.; mother, Ruby Knotts; bonus mother, Shirley Knotts; brother-in-law, Jimmy McClure; sister-in-law, LeeAnn Knotts; brother, Olen Knotts; niece, Sara Hardin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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