Rudolph John Knott, Jr.

Rudolph John Knott Jr., of Fallston, died Friday, March 12, 2010. He was born May 16, 1931, in Baltimore, MD to Ethel Louise and Rudolph John Knott, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Tipton, two brothers, George Knott and Harold Corbin. He is survived by three children, Janet (Ralph) Beckwith, of Bel Air, Michael (Debbie) Knott, of Forest Hill, and Joyce (Stephen) Barlow, of Bel Air; three grandchildren, Jennifer (Russell) Wood, Jessica Beckwith, and Ryan Barlow; and his siblings, Andrew Knott, Joseph (Dorothy) Knott, John (Anne) Knott, Ethel Knott Lozzi, and Mary Knott Sparks. Rudolph was born in Baltimore, MD, he attended St. Michael's Elementary and Patterson Park High School. He enlisted in the USAF in 1950, served four years, and in 1955 joined the MD Air National Guard, which he served for 32 years, and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant, in 1987. After his retirement, Rudy stayed busy watching the Orioles and the Ravens, caring for his beloved cat Willie, and being a loving "Pop Pop" to his grandchildren.

Gone Away
© Diana Blokzyl

An Angel whispered
take my hand and
come with me
you're work here is done.

I went away to a place
where there's no tears, nor sorrow
only laughter and smiles,
there will always be a Tomorrow.

As I move amongst the clouds.
I'll look down and smile upon you,
while the angels
sing a heavenly song.

I am not alone
all who went before
are here
they awaited my return.

I know you'll grieve
and wish I was still here
I am here in the memories
you hold dear.

Remember how much I
love you
and know I took your
love with me.

I did not wish for
you to cry, nor feel sad.
My pain is gone and
I am Free!

Soon you'll come to me
until then
God will be with you
Just as He's with me.


Source: Death of My Father-In-Law, Family Death Poems http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/death/poetry.asp?poem=19113#ixzz0i2lrraaA