Howard James Knisley Sr.

Knisley, Howard "Jim", Sr., 89, of Towanda, Kansas passed away on Thursday August 23, 2018 in Wichita. Jim was born the son of Edwin and Mildred Knisley on November 5, 1928 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Jim and Peggy Knisley were united in marriage on March 25, 1950 in Wichita. Jim served in the United States Navy. Jim was a Plumber at Boeing for 38 years. Jim was a game rooster breeder. He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse; Doris Turner, siblings; Zelma Davidson, Mary Anderson, Edwin Elsworth, Jr. Survivors include his loving wife; Peggy Knisley, children; Howard Knisley, Jr., Brenda (Larry) Maxwell, Linda (Gaylord) Dick, Shelly (Rod) Martin, Lori (Sean) Blake, step-son; Jesse Garton, sister; Sue Ellis, 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday August 28, 2018 at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th St. N., Wichita. Entombment will follow at Lakeview Mausoleum, Wichita.