Mr. Michael Thomas Knowles (Husband of Paula) Muskegon. Mr. Michael Thomas Knowles, age 57, passed away Sunday morning, May 9, 2010, at a Grand Rapids Hospital. Mike was born May 12, 1952 in Muskegon to Clayton J and Millie May (Palmer) Knowles.
Michael served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam War. He was retired from Sappi Fine Paper where he had worked for 36 years as a Machine furnisher. On Sep 28, 1974 Michael married the former Paula Clark in Twin Lake, and she survives him. Mike loved his Harley and going to the races. He was an avid couch potato who loved his family.
Mike is survived by his wife of 35 years, Paula; 2 children, Michael Thomas (Rebecca Sue) Knowles II and Kerry Knowles all of Muskegon; 4 grandchildren, Zachary Michael, Travis Allen, Madison Taylor, and Alan Michael; 1 great grandchild on the way; his father, Clayton Knowles of Muskegon; grandmother, Christine Knowles of Muskegon; 2 brothers, Charles Knowles of Holton and Jack (Lisa) Knowles of Grand Rapids; a sister, Cindy Flowers of Portage; and many nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his mother in 2008.
A memorial visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm Wed, May 12, 2010 at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, inc. 737 Apple Ave. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.