David Max Knowlton

David Max Knowlton

(The Man, The Myth, The Legend)

Midland City, Alabama- 

“Dave” Knowlton, 65, of Midland City

formally from Portville, NY died

Monday January 20,2025 in 

Southeast Health Medical Center

after an illness.

​Dave was born on January 30,1959,

in Olean, NY​and was the son of 

Charles Leroy” Shorty” Knowlton Jr and

Virginia Lou Knowlton.

​Dave moved to Midland City, AL

about 20 years from Richburg, NY. 

Mr. Knowlton worked at Clancy’s Excavating

Portville Truck and Auto, and Wayne Paving.

Dave was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan and 

loved spending time with his family and 

tinkering in the garage.

​Mr. Knowlton was preceded in death

by his parents Charles Leroy “Shorty” Knowlton Jr

and Virginia Lou Knowlton, sister Kathy Jo Smith, and

sister Molly Boswell, and Nelly his beloved Boxer.

​Dave is survived by 3 daughters:

Billie Jo Neudeck of Richburg, NY, Bobbie Jo Krotz of Jesup, GA, 

Dawn (Johnny) Culpepper of Banks, AL, and 1 son:

David Knowlton II of Bolivar NY; 10 Grandchildren 

Sierra Neudeck, Gavyn Neudeck, Jamason Krotz,

Brayden Knowlton, Allie-Ann Kohl, Lillian Kohl,

Wyatt Kohl, Lillian Mesler, Zoiee Button, and 

Trent Knowlton. Super Dave loved his grandkids

and enjoyed boating, fishing, cook outs, and just 

hanging out with them. 

​Dave was survived by siblings

Charles (Connie) Knowlton III of Bolivar, NY, 

Linda (Terry) Lowe of Midland City, AL, 

Gary (Bonnie) Knowlton of Allegany, NY, 

Sally (Kevin) Nutt of Duncan, SC, 

Terri (Roy) Rogers of Crossville, TN

Mary (Walt) Vaughn of Little Genesee, NY,

Beverly (Scott) Drum of Midland City, AL,

and Lauretta Richardson of Elba, AL. 

​Dave was as unique as people come.

He was loved by many people and will forever

have that special place in our hearts. Super 

Dave fly high- We all love you very much.

Memorial Services will be announced at 

a later date.

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