Williston, FLA - Eugene A. Knorr formerly of Bear passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Fla. on Thursday, May 11, 2017.
He was born on Jun. 29, 1940 in Wilmington to the late Robert and Josephine Knorr.
Mr. Knorr served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1964; he then worked for I.D. Griffith Co in Wilmington for 40 years. He loved fishing, and was known as the Resident Fisherman of Williston Crossing where he had lived for the last 10 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Knorr.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy; two sons, Gene and his Girlfriend Bernadette, Gary and his wife Chickie; and three grandchildren, Shyanne, Keri & Frank, all of Clayton; his brother, William and wife Eleanor of Odessa; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were handled by Knauff Funeral Homes in Williston, Florida
Services were private.