Rudolph Walter Knott III

Rudolph Walter Knott III was a man of honor. He traveled through this world with the intention to give and be there for anyone in need. He was like the boy who brought fish and loaves of bread to Jesus when he fed the multitudes. He was a brother in arms who suffered tremendously seeing his brothers fall in combat in the trauma of war. Brave soldier, excellent father, grandfather and great-grandfather, best friend, brother and neighbor, God's servant, wonderful provider whose mission in this life was to love everyone, shown through acts of kindness. He was Rudy… His sense of humor: contagious and uplifting. If you needed a father or a brother or simply a friend, he played the role. His motto: Remember me with laughter when I am gone. He fought with courage and finished his race with honors. His legacy will remain, and he will continue having the fruits of his labor.

Rudolph is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Knott; daughter Rainee Knott (Vincent Tellini); daughter Melissa Knott Dinsdale (Stuart); step daughter Miriam Valdez; step daughter Raquel Valdez; sister Henrietta (Bill Harris) and sister Arleen (Jack Sides); grandchild Jayme Castro (Jon), grandchild Landon Dinsdale, grandchild Nicolas Dinsdale, grandchild Cameron Tellini, grandchild Miranda O'Rear, grandchild Zoey Tellini, their grandchild Morgan O'Rear, grandchild Michael O'Rear, grandchild Noel Borja, grandchild Sophia Valdez, grandchild Dominick Hayden, great grandchild Jaylin Castro and great grandchild Jaxon Castro.

A graveside service for Rudolph will be held Friday, June 17, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Georgia National Cemetery, 2025 Mount Carmel Church Lane, Canton, GA 30114.

Rudolph will be laid to rest in Georgia National Cemetery, 2025 Mount Carmel Church Lane, Canton, GA 30114.

Serving as pallbearers are Noel Borja, Eliseo Alvarado, Ian Cook, Stuart Dinsdale, Landon Dinsdale and Cameron Tellini.