Brian Kevin "Kenny" Knott was born on May 4, 1967 in Leonardtown, MD to Sarah Knott and the late William "Rabbit" Knott. Kenny, as he was affectionately known, departed this life on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at his home.

Kenny was educated in the St. Mary's County Public School System. After graduating from Leonardtown High School in 1985, Kenny worked for the Federal and DC governments and held various other positions as a rental office manager and security guard until his health caused him to become permanently disabled.

Kenny resided in Prince George's County but would always return home to be with his family. Recently, Kenny relocated back to St. Mary's County to be close to his family and loved ones.

Kenny was a loving and giving person who loved people especially all his nephews and younger cousins. He enjoyed going to the casino, cooking, dancing, singing and planning family events.

Kenny leaves to cherish his memories, his accepted son, Jordan Saunders, his mother, Sarah "Tina" Knott, sister, Michelle Shingles (Greg) of Waldorf, MD; two brothers Carl Knott, Sr. of Mechanicsville, MD and Antonio "Toney" Knott of Manhattan, NY; grandmother, Agnes Baker and a host of other relatives and friends.

Kenny was preceded in death by his father, William J. Knott, Sr.; brother William J. Knott, Jr., and grandparents, Joseph Baker, Joseph and Margaret Knott.

Kenny loved to party and celebrate so let's not mourn his death but celebrate his life!

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD 20660. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Keith Woods. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.