Arthur Lee Knuckles

Arthur Lee Knuckles, 75, went on to be with the Lord on October 25, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1949, in Phenix City AL, to Frank and Georgia Mae(Sigler) Knuckles. Both parents preceded him in death. Elder Knuckles is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy (McGriff)Knuckles.

He loved his family, and with wise judgement, he would give the best advice to his children, and others. He loved the Lord above all, enjoyed fishing so much, he was known as “The Great American Angler.” He Loved animals, and spending time with his favorite kids, grandkids. Mr. Knuckles was well known in the community for his acts of kindness distributing food and telling jokes. His wife was the center of his world, his “Dottie 25.” He retired from his trucking and excavating business only to decide that retirement was not for him. So, he and Dorothy started Momma Dots Soul Food Kitchen, formerly known as The Rib Cage Grill and Café, which will be continued by Dot and the kids.

He leaves to cherish his memory a brother, Curtis L. Knuckles: 6 daughters; Kim Tibbs of Lima, Felicia Knuckles of Lima,  Tracy Hines, of Columbus, Janera Knuckles of Columbus, Artria Knuckles of Lima, and his baby girl Arlicia Knuckles of Ft Wayne, IN: 5 sons; Carlos Tibbs, of Las Vegas NV, Arthur Knuckles Jr., of Houston TX, Aaron (Sherry) Knuckles of Washington Courthouse and Andre’ Tibbs, of Columbus,  his best friend George Liles. He had over 50 grandchildren ,and over 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Joe Nathan Knuckles, Big Brother Frank Howard, and his special fur babies, Diamond and Gigi.

Friends may call at Mt. Olivet Church of Christ in God, 706 Catalpa Ave. Lima Ohio 45804, on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 11 am- 1 pm, where at 1 pm, a service will be conducted by Pastor Willie F. Campbell. Memorial contributions may be made to Momma Dots, to further Art’s mission to feed the hungry. To express online condolences, please go to www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com. Hanneman-Siferd Funeral Home is honored to serve the Knuckles Family.  

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