Ryland Knott, Jr.

KNOTT, JR.DURHAM Mr. Ryland Plank Knott, Jr., 61, of Durham, died at Duke Medical Center on Monday, February 21, 2011.Mr. Knott was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Ryland Knott, Sr. and Katherine Lewis Knott. He served in the U. S. Army and was a former employee of the American Tobacco Company. He was a loving Daddy and PaPa. He is survived by his two daughters, Michelle Moore and Tracy Wilson both of Durham; one sister, Patsy Castleberry of Washington, NC; grandchildren, Sarah Pineiro, Cody Pineiro, Dawson Wilson and Brooklyn Wilson; niece, Debbie Derner; great-niece, Katie Derner; great-nephew, Seth Derner and a lifelong friend, Danny WickerFuneral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Hudson Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Earl Echols. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home. Flowers are acceptable. Online condolences can be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.