of Searcy, AR
September 23, 1950 - June 10, 2024
George Phillip Knife of Searcy, AR passed away on June 10, 2024. He was born on September 23, 1950 to Warren and Elizabeth Knife in Little Rock, AR and spent a period of time living in North Little Rock.
Heaven knew George had arrived when the roar of the early morning blastoff of the ultimate bass tournament was heard.
George was a man of many talents, including a guitarist, motor-cross racer, softball player, scuba diver, fisherman and a floor covering installer, but most of all, he was a family man. His favorite places to be, were with his family and on the water fishing. He always said, when he was on the water is when he felt the closest to God.
Once his sons had grandchildren, George received the best name of all, ''Papa George''. His grandsons, Nate and Jayden spent many wonderful summer evenings with their Papa. George's musical talent and his love of fishing and enjoying the outdoors were inherited by both his sons and grandsons. George was a devoted husband, loving father, loyal son, brother, friend and neighbor. George will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate to know him, especially his coffee drinking and fishing buddies. He wasn't with us long enough.
He is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Kay (Shook) Knife of Searcy, AR; son, Chris and his wife, Beth of Ocala, FL; son, Jason and his wife, Jennifer of Searcy, AR; grandsons, Nathan of Ocala, FL and Jayden of Searcy, AR; two brothers and their wives, Raymond and Betty Knife of Benton, AR and Gary and Anita Knife of Jacksonville, AR; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Helms and husband, Alfred of Sherwood, along with several nieces and nephews.
We know that George is fishing the best bass tournament ever on the eternal lake in Heaven.
Services will be held at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy, AR on June 15, 2024 with Visitation at 9:00AM followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 10:00AM. Graveside will be held at Rest Hills Memorial Park in Sherwood at 1:00PM. The family has requested casual dress for the day in Honor of George. Memorials may be made in Memory of George to St. Jude Children's Hospital Hospital in Memphis, TN.
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17 Condolence(s)
Terry Cofer
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
So sorry to hear about George, I know he will be missed.
Billy Hodge Sr
Monday, June 17, 2024
Although I haven't seen nor talk to George or Kay for quite some time not many months or weeks go by and thought of you all and sorry for your loss k until your grandkids you'll be in my prayers always love Billy Hodge
Irene Gray
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Kay, Chris and Jason, I am so sorry for your loss. I extend my sincere condolences to all of you.
Irene Gray
Ruth Downey Mathews
Friday, June 14, 2024
Precious Kay and Family, May God bless you with comfort, peace, love and strength as you go through many days ahead.
We love you and will be praying for you. Through Him,
Deal and Sherri Johnson
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Thoughts and prayers going up for the family. So sorry for your lost.
Joe Bryant
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Rest in Peace George my friend. I always tried to burn u bad while we were playing ball against each other.
Sorry for your families lost.
Joseph (Joe) Bryant
Mae Ann Luebker
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Kay and Family, sending deepest sympathy to you . So sorry to hear of George's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by his family and friends. Please know that you are in our thoughts and Prayers. Take care. Love and Prayers, Mae Ann and Justin.
Denton and Karen McDonald
Thursday, June 13, 2024
So sorry for your loss. George will be missed by many. Prayers for you and the family.
Eldon and Lanell England
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
So sorry for your loss!! Are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!
Dian Johnson
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Kay and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It’s been many years since I’ve seen you and George but he was such a nice person. Keeping you and your family in my prayers..
Dian Johnson
Linda wright martin
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Sorry for your loss . George was a great person . Prayers
Thomas "Buddy" Sansoucie
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Kay, Karen and I are very sorry for your loss. George and I had some Great times playing ball all over Arkansas. We were lucky one day not long ago to see George at Wal Mart. We had a Great visit with him and talked about all the Good old times playing softball. You and Your Family are in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Love Buddy and Karen
Michael and Jean Bowden
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
George and Kay were wonderful neighbors of ours for over 30 years!
George always had a wonderful sense of humor and was always willing to help out in anyway possible. Anytime we had any type of flooring work done, we always insisted on George doing it because he was so meticulous about his work!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kay and the boys!
We were certainly blessed to have had George and his family as neighbors and friends!
Debbie S.Garner
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Kay, I’m so sorry to hear about George! Prayers for your family! Love you
Mike & Leigh Anne Hawthorne
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and love to all of you
larry rebhahn
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Kay and you boys. I know you will miss George, he was a fine man ,a man of his word and a true gentleman. I do hope you can find solace knowing he is in a better place where the fish are always biting and the sun is always shing warm and welcoming.
Becky Rudesill
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Kay so very sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts & prayers