Arthur "Louis" Knott, Jr., passed away on March 21, 2013 peacefully at his home in Clements surrounded by his loved ones.

Born May 15, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Arthur Louis Knott, Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth Quade Knott.

Louis was preceded in death by his wife Betty Lorraine Guy Knott whom passed away on April 18, 2002. He is also preceded in death by his siblings: Gene Carroll Knott, Charles Alan Knott and Lora Ann Knott, and one grandchild Joseph Louis Currie.

Louis is survived by his children: Cheryl Jean Knott (Terry Russell) of Morganza, Steven Louis Knott (Debbie) of Tall Timbers and Nicole Lynn Currie (Richie) of Lexington Park. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Danielle Elizabeth Wise, Steven Gregory Wise, Louis Gene Wise, Seth Richard Currie and Kahlan Dorothy Currie, and his life partner Betty Unkle.

A life long resident of St. Mary's County, Louis was a graduate of Chopticon High School Class of 1966. Louis made his career of what he loved, working on automobiles. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, spending time with his grandchildren and he always loved a good oyster scald.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 25, 2013 from 5:00PM ~ 8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers recited at 7:00PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 10:00AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church Chaptico, MD with Fr. Jerry Gamrot officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be Philip Rhodie Quade, Darryl Pilkerton, Timmy Quade, Cheryl Knott, Steven Knott and Nicole Knott. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Knott, Tommy Quade, Robert Carter, Charlie Carter, Frankie Tippett, Joseph "Mussy" Mattingly, Bruce Knott, Donald Knott and Pete Peters.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's P.O. Box P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.