Daniel Edward Knowlton

Daniel Edward Knowlton, "Danny", of Benton, Arkansas was born May 3, 1953 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son of Emma Davis Knowlton and the late William "Bill" Edward Knowlton. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, scuba driver, longtime blues and rock aficionado, and king of corny jokes. Dan was a great storyteller and generous to a fault. Dan went home to be with his Heavenly Father Thursday, March 8 at St. Vincent's Infirmary at the age of 64. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Scott Knowlton. Survivors include his wife, Vickie Dunigan Knowlton of Benton, mother, Emma Knowlton of Harrisburg, son, Patrick Knowlton (Tina) of Cache, Oklahoma, daughter, Kate Cantrell (Chase) of North Little Rock, step-daughter, Amy Naugher (John) of Ore City, Texas, step-son, Chris Wilkerson of Fordyce. He is also survived by his grandchildren who he adored and spoiled, Anna and Carley Knowlton; Emma, Ainsley, and Caleb Cantrell; Allissa Buchanan; and Keeley and Cash Wilkerson. He is also survived by sisters, Donna Greer (Joe) of Haynesville, Louisiana, Lisa Bennett of Springdale, brother and best friend, Mike Knowlton (Melissa) of Alexander and a host of nieces and nephews and friends. A service celebrating his life and his homecoming will be held on Tuesday, March 13 at 2 pm in Memorial Gardens Chapel. Visitation: Monday, March 12 from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Burial: New Hope Cemetery south of Sheridan. Rev. Mike Tinker and Rev. Chase Cantrell will officiate the service. The family wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to Dr. Krisht, his staff, and the wonderful nursing staff in the neurosurgery ICU at St. Vincent's Infirmary for their compassionate and attentive care of our loved one. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan (870)942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.