Ken Knutsen
October 15, 2018
Ken Knutsen, of Covington, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at Piedmont Rockdale at the age of 71. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who always put his family first. Ken was born in New York, NY to Earl and Mary Knutsen. He was a practical joker by nature, loved grilling out, going to the beach, and Ken’s Big Boy’s. Ken was always a well-dressed man looking like he stepped out of a GQ spread. He worked in banking for over 40 years and finished his career with BB&T. Ken was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Nancy. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Pat Knutsen, of Covington; children, Bill (Tracy) Knutsen of Conyers, Valarie (Donnie) Hastings of Red Bay, AL, Mikey (Kerry) Knutsen of Conyers, Tricia Knutsen of Conyers; grandchildren, Olivia, Kevin, Tyler, Danielle, Hailey, Courtney, Shiloh, Killian, Liam and Owen. A Memorial Gathering will be held Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Wheeler Funeral Home where the family will receive friends. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Home at www.stjude.org/donate. Guests may sign the online register at www.wheelerfuneralhome.come. Wheeler Funeral Home and Crematory 11405 Brown Bridge Rd Covington (770) 786-7111
Ken Knutsen, of Covington, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at Piedmont Rockdale at the age of 71. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who always put his family first. Ken was born in New York, NY to Earl and Mary Knutsen.... View Obituary & Service Information