Raymond Edward Knott of Bowie, Maryland died on Sunday, December 18, 2011. Raymond is the husband of Deborah M. Knott; father of Brian M. Knott (Josephine), Kevin P. Knott (Melissa) and Shawn R. Knott (Bridget); grandfather of Brianna, Alyssa, Evan and Riley Knott. Family will receive friends at the Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, 16000 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Maryland on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where a funeral service will be held 12 noon, Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake.