RODNEY ALLEN KNISLEY, SR., age 66, of Washington CH, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026 at his home.
He was born on December 30, 1959 in Washington CH to the late Leslie and Evelyn (Mastin) Knisley. He attended Miami Trace High School. Rodney worked in construction for most of his life. One of his greatest joys in life was his beloved grandson, Corbin. They enjoyed riding on “Papaw’s” Kobata together. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and riding his Harley.
Survivors include his children, Rodney Allen, Jr. “Turd” (Jayla Miller) Knisley, Michael Deforest (Lindsey) Knisley, and Sarahanna Marie Knisley; step-children, Cameron (Jessica) McCown, and Sadie McCown; grandchildren, Chelsi, Brooke, Carson, Eli, Laikyn, Lane, Cole, Bella, Kallun, Beau, Corbin, Azahara, Haizlynn, Madi, Chase, and Raylynn; siblings, Virginia (Emmy) Tackett, Kathy Tackett, Tonda Dunn, Jay (Debbie) Knisley, and Tresa (Jimmy) Stubbs; special nephew, Jeremy Tackett; special cousin, Leroy Mastin; and his significant other of twenty-eight years, Stacy Everhart. Also surviving are several other nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of friends.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Summers Funeral Home with Danny Dodds officiating with burial to follow at the Highlawn Cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
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