Frank D. Knuckles, 78, passed away October 8, 2012, at Heritage Park Nursing Center in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born in Clay County, Arkansas to Florence and Raymond Knuckles on May 16, 1934.
He was a long-time resident of Piggott, Arkansas, a businessman, city councilman,member of the booster club,and a charter member of Sugar Creek Country Club. He was a life-long member of the St. Francis Baptist Church in St, Francis, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; one daughter, Brenda and husband Steve Ward of Cantonment, Florida; two stepsons: James Lewis Wright and wife Lavern of Fernandina Beach, Florida, and Brad Wright and wife Candace of Rogers, Arkansas; two grandchildren: Eric and Caitlin; four step-grandchildren: James Bradley, Brent, Courtney, and Dylan; one sister, Nadine Whitaker of Michigan; one niece, Lisa; and three nephews: Bryan, Jayson, and Rayburn; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Florence Brady Knuckles, his first wife Betty, and his second wife Fran.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 1:00 P. M. in the Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Randy Deprow officiating. Visitation will begin October 11, 2012 at 12:00 P. M. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery near St. Francis, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Dylan Wright, Brent Wright, James Bradley Wright, and Fred Ort. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.