Paul Edwin Knell
July 23, 1936 - March 7, 2021
Paul Edwin Knell, 84, of Stigler passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 Mitchell Manor in McAlester, Ok. Paul was born July 23, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland to Clarence Robert & Hazel (Couch) Knell. When Paul joined the United States Air Force his mother had to sign for him because he was under age. He served his country for 20 years, starting in the Korean War. He retired in 1974. He worked for the Postal Service & Ed Stricklin Construction for many years. Paul took great pride in how his place looked and loved his lawn mower. He was a member of Haskell County Recreational Club. Paul is survived by his children, Lisa Knell Fitzgerald Mims of Florida, Paul Edwin Knell II of Augusta, W.V., Ricky Dean & LouAnn Knell of Quinton, Denise Nelson of Ardmore; 7 grandchildren, Rocky & Ame, Rusty & Jill, Peyton Knell, Brandie, Tracy, Tricia, Addie; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; 3 brothers, Bob Knell of Dover, Delaware, Kurt Knell of Glen Burnie, Maryland, Leslie Knell of Ft. Worth, Texas: 1 sister, Karen Pappas of Glen Burnie, Maryland. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence & Hazel Knell; his wife Darlene Knell; his son, Patrick Knell; his brother, Wayne Knell; a grandson; a great-great grandson, Avery Dwayne Nelson. Graveside Service Monday, March 8, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. in Garland Cemetery with Mr. Ed Stricklin officiating. Pallbearers include Rick Knell, Rusty Eakle, Rocky Knell, Peyton Knell
Paul Edwin Knell, 84, of Stigler passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 Mitchell Manor in McAlester, Ok. Paul was born July 23, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland to Clarence Robert & Hazel (Couch) Knell. When Paul joined the United States Air... View Obituary & Service Information