Richard Nicklos Knowlton, 86, was born Dec. 5, 1931 in Pueblo, Colorado to his parents, William S Knowlton and Genevieve Bastion. He was the 5th child of 11 brothers and sisters.
He was married for 51 years to Billy Mae (deceased) and raised five children: Debra Lynn Owens (deceased) Richard Nicklus Knowlton II (Beatrice), George Knowlton (Michelle), Dave Gay Knowlton and John Henry Knowlton. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
He lived his life as a Christian man in Hayden and Dripping Springs, Arizona.
Services were held on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at the Griffith Mortuary Chapel.
Griffith Mortuary is providing exceptional family service. 101 Johnston Dr., Kearny, AZ 85137. Ph. (520) 363-5353. GriffithMortuary.com.