On Tuesday, September 2, 2014; John W. Knott, Sr., of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Janet Hopkins Knott; father of John Jr. (Susan B.), Steven and Andrew Knott; grandfather of Kathryn, Kelsey and Koryn. Also survived by Victoria Bodner, Garland Mulloy and Grace Johnson. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 5, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to HEROES, Inc., 1200 29th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007. Please view and sign family guestbook at hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com.