Hoyt “ Ricky “ Knowles age 68 of McDonough passed away on March 27, 2013. Ricky is a member of Eastside Baptist Church.Predeceased by granddaughter Ella Whitmire. He is survived by his wife Brenda P. Knowles, 2 daughters: Tara and Gary Spivey, Elizabeth and Jimmy Whitmire, 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers: Tommy and Bobby Knowles, Danny and Peggy Knowles. Funeral service for Ricky will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel with Rev. James Ward and Rev. Bob Halstead officiating with interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday March 29 from 5-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Those wishing may go to www.horisawardfairviewchapel.com to share your memories of Ricky with his family and sign the guest book.