John Wayne McKnett, 75, of St. Leonard MD passed away on January 31, 2010 in Prince Frederick, MD. Mr. McKnett was born December 19, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late John W. and Marion E. Fawthorp McKnett.

He attended the University of Houston and the University of Maryland. Mr. McKnett worked for the Columbia LNG, Cove Point Plant and was a member of Local Union #26 IBEW. He was a member of the Solomons Charter Boat Captains Association and owned "The Tavern" in St. Leonard. His hobbies were fishing and singing Irish tunes.

Beloved husband of Patricia A. McKnett of St. Leonard, father of Kevin W. McKnett of Lusby, MD and Wesley McKnett of St. Leonard, MD.

The family will receive friends on Friday February 5, 2010 from 10- 11 AM with services to follow at 11 AM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Leonard Vol. Fire and Rescue Department, P.O. Box 101 St. Leonard, MD 20685 or SPOT, 4860 St. Leonard Rd. St. Leonard, MD 20685.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.

Memorial Service
February 5, 2010
11 A.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Port Republic, MD

Visitation
February 5, 2010
10- 11 A.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Port Republic, MD