James Keith Knisley

James K. "Jim" Knisley, age 71, passed away after a short illness on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Doctors Hospital West. James was born on November 17, 1949 in London, Ohio to Ralph and Bernice (Blain) Knisley. Jim retired from Pactiv Corporation in 2001. He currently was working as a Porter with Cadillac of Dublin. Jim will be remembered as being a little cantankerous and ornery at times but still dearly loved by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Knisley and Bernice (Walter) Reeves. Survived by his wife, Rowena; children, Kimberly (Rick Foreman) Grinstead, Kristina Knisley, William Anderson, David Anderson and John Coxe; grandchildren, Zack, Samantha, Bennett, Abigail and David; along with many other relatives. Family will gather on Monday, February 1, 2021 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm at Heart and Hope Funeral Home by Schoedinger, 3030 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204. Interment Kingwood Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice. Visit www.heartandhope.com to extend condolences to the family and watch the live streaming of his service.