Debbie, You took amazing care of John while also caring for your students. He was blessed beyond measure to have you for his bride. I am thankful to have been on this long journey with you in caring for him. You both taught me so much about patience, perseverance, faith, loyalty and love. Thank you for making me a part of your family. I will miss seeing him and hearing his stories of history, the military, computers and politics. My heart and prayers are with you in your loss. Judy

You were a friend to many and could never turn away anyone who might need you. Many loved you.  You were my best friend, my hero, and the love of my life.  You were my "Once in a Lifetime".  I will always love you, Sweetheart.

Debbie and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Fogel

Debbie, may your memories and Gods love help provide comfort to you . John fought a long hard battle with you by his side every step of the way. I'm so sorry for your loss and pain; John is at rest now and painfree. Deepest sympathies to entire family
Kim

Don and Matt, 
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a good man whom I have fond memories of. We all grew up together! All of ya were like brothers to me. I pray for strength and comfort.

Debbie....so sorry.  My thoughts are with you while my heart is heavy.

Knuckles family,I'm so sorry for your loss.God will make you firm;he will make you strong (1Pet 5:10)

John was truly a kind and decent man - he made everyone he came in contact with feel special.  We are all blessed to have known him and this world is a bit less nice without him.

Praying for all the family to have peace and to know now John isn't suffering. One day we will be where he is and it will be so wonderful. The memories of him will stay in your heart forever!!!!  God Bless

John always thought of others first and made you feel like you were the most important person in the world.  John was a selfless, tireless leader with a huge heart that he shared with everyone he knew.  We are all much better human beings for knowing John, may God bless your tremendous soul John Knuckles.

John, thank you for showing me another way to get it done. I have the deepest respect for the strength of character you displayed in your long fight. You will be missed, and on better days, emulated.

John it was a pleasure to know you. I enjoyed seeing you and Deb together and I sure did like you cowboy boots. You will be missed. You had a caring and beautiful wife she has a heart of gold. Rhonda Williams, your foot helper

JCK - :{)    It was an honor to have known you.   You were the cheerleader that most people never had.   Thank you for touching my life and helping me grow as a person.   I am saddened to have missed the last 15 years of your life, but I am truly grateful for all of the earlier times we spent together.   Rest in Peace.  <3

John it was a Honor to call you my Brother. You will always be in our hearts. Thank you for all the love smiles and good times and memory's you brought into my life. You will be so missed..

I enjoyed meeting John and he was always a pleasure to talk to. He loved to wear his cowboy boots. He was in a class all his own. I will miss him

MAJ Knuckles was a servant leader and a gentleman of the highest caliber.

From his friends and colleagues at 
Alpha Company, 2nd BN, we wish his family peace, and we thank you for your sacrifice and for sharing MAJ Knuckles with us for so many years.

The Ohio Military Reserve is better organization because of his leadership.

Your family will always be part of our family, and MAJ Knuckles' legacy, positive influence and good memories will always be a part our unit and the entire Ohio Military Reserve.

Alpha Company-2nd. Battalion-4th. CSSB-Ohio Military Reserve

John was a great friend and mentor. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Godspeed on your journey home my friend.

Adam

I met John through his work in the Cincinnati security community and got to know him as a friend.  Kind, considerate and caring he will be missed my many.  Our hearts go out to everyone- especially his family in this time of loss.

V/r,

Liam & Katie Randall

I was so fortunate to have known John at Luxottica Retail. He was always smiling and had such a positive demeanor about him. A real joy to be around.... especially when he was solving his Rubik's Cube.  John's family is in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with and personally know Mr. Knuckles.  He always brought a smile and lifted the spirits of all around him.  I especially cherish the time together to provide the vision screenings with John and Debbie for the Lakota Freshmen.  

Much love, prayers and sympathy, Debbie!

I never met John but, I know his Brother well.  Reload, I am so sorry for your loss.  I would gladly take all the pain and sorrow that you are feeling right now.  Anything you need, my Brother, you let me know.  I love you, good Sir.  And I pray for your pain to pass swiftly.  Godspeed John.  Rest in Peace.

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfess Service, Honor, Integrity & Personal Courage are the Ohio Military Reserve Core Values that Major John Knuckles Jr. upheld. Well done, thou good and faithful servant [Matt. 25:21, KJV] ... Chaplain Everett Gregory, OHMR

I was truly blessed to have known John for almost all my life. I have very fond memories growing up together. So glad I was able to reconnect with him recently. 
My sincere condolences to his family.

I'm honored to have worked with John at Kendle.  Always had a good joke to tell.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family.  
 Jodi Speckert-Hensley

. Many prayers for your family, May you rest in peace

Having known John during his work at the Cincinnati Symphony, I remember him as a man of solid character, steady spirit and positive outlook.  May he rest in peace and may his family, like me, feel blessed by having known him and shared a part of life with him.

It was an honor and privilege to have served with you Major. You were certainly generous with your time and knowledge. Your dedication to your work, your aid to local law enforcement and to the State of Ohio was an inspiration to all. My condolences to your wife and family.

I haven't seen John since high school, but it is obvious by the posts of his co-workers that he had not changed over the years.  He was always such a kind, considerate guy.  I have very vivid memories of him being all school events taking pictures for the school newspaper, and always with a smile on his face.  

May his family take comfort in the love they shared, and their wonderful memories of John. May God bless and comfort you all.

My sympathies to the family in your loss of John.  May the God of all comfort (Pslam 83:18) give you the strength to cope during this difficult time.

Words cannot express my feelings for the loss of such a great person and officer. My prayers will be with you. It was an honor and privilage to serve with him.

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you in this sad time.

I will miss having engaging conversations with John while solving his Rubik's Cube.

My prayers and sympathy go to John's family and friends.  He was a pleasant person with a ready smile. I am glad to have worked with him.

John was one of the kindest and and most passionate people to work with at Luxottica.  He was a great coworker and will be missed.  My prayers and condolences .
Sincerely,

I'm truly blessed to have met this man. He was a wonderful man with such a great.outlook on life. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I am deeply honored and humbled to have been able to work with John, who was an example of passion and professionalism and set the benchmark for our company.  Mr. Knuckles, you are my hero...your friend, Miss Maureen

My sympathies to all of John's family and friends.  I worked with John on numerous occasions over the years at Luxottica and always appreciated his passion for his work.

I have worked with John for many years and have alsays appreciated his positive demeanor and approach.  I have called him friend for a long time and will miss his presence in the office.  Rest in peace, my friend. You will be missed.

John was a friendly and helpful colleague at the CSO. 

My deepest condolences to the family.

I will forever remember his smile that he blessed us with each morning. He never missed a chance to stop by and say Hi and check in on all of us. Such a great guy, he will be deeply missed by all of us!

OBITUARY

John C. Knuckles Jr.

13 January, 1967 – 31 May, 2015

Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home

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