WAYCROSS — Mr. Tracy Lamar Knowles, 62 of Waycross, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Waycross Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Born July 6, 1962 in Offerman, Knowles had lived most of his life in Pierce County. A 1983 graduate of Pierce County High School, he loved being outdoors, working in the yard and being out on the farm.

Knowles was a collector of many things, including Hot Wheels and Match-Box cars and all types of hats. He loved to sing, loved to eat, and loved fire trucks. He attended Liberty Lighthouse Church.

Knowles was a son of the late John A. Knowles and Beatrice Griffin Woods. He was also preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Frealy Henry Bowers and Edna Louise Swarringim Bowers; one sister, Mary Hancock; and three brothers, Kenneth Bowers, Paul Bowers and Harold Bowers; and a very special pet dog, Andy, Jr.

Survivors include two sisters, Frieda (David) Douberly and Thieda (David) Davis, all of Blackshear; one brother, Roy Bowers of Blackshear; two sisters-in-law, Pam Bowers of Yulee and Peggy Bowers of Nahunta; one brother-inlaw, Buddy Hancock of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A visitation will be held Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2025, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Pearson-Dial Funeral Home.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Waycross Health & Rehab and Affinis Hospice for their care.

Memorials may be made to Affinis Hospice, 1705 Boulevard Square, Office C, Waycross, GA, 31501.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.