David Wayne Knott, 51, of Leonardtown, MD died April 3, 2014, at his residence in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on August 18, 1962 in Leonardtown, MD to Catherine B. Knott Molnar of Hollywood, MD and the late Louis Guy Knott, Sr. David was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County.

He was employed as a truck driver for the Great Mills Trading Post.

His greatest love was for his family and his dog, Lightning. He had an infectious smile, and cared deeply for others. He enjoyed Christmas, because he loved to give others presents. He was "Ham" on the HAMM radio network. He was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, maintaining sobriety for over 15 years. David sponsored many people, and gave them encouragement and strength to believe in themselves. Every year he looked forward to helping to coordinate "Hugs and Handshakes Throwdown," which was a celebration of sobriety.

In addition to his mother, David is survived by his siblings, Louis Guy Knott, Jr. (Jane) of Leonardtown, MD and Cynthia M. Norris (Frank) of Hollywood, MD; his long-time companion, Linda S. Morrell; his nephew, Matthew Lavender-Knott; his niece, MacKenzie Mead, and cousins and extended family.

In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Sharon L. Knott.

Family will receive friends for David's Life Celebration on Monday, April 7, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with prayers recited by Deacon Ammon Ripple at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43927 St. John's Road, Hollywood MD, 20636 . Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Joe Hall, Matthew Lavender-Knott, Jimmy Knott, Chuck Castle, Jamie Mills, and Ray Bowles. Honorary Pallbearers will be MacKenzie Mead, Bobby Unkle, and George Burch.

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

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