Clifton Dwain Knuckles, 80, of Frankfort, Indiana, passed away August 3, 2024 at his home. He was born August 22, 1943 in Morehouse, Missouri to William R. & Thelma (Downs) Knuckles. He married Cassius Pelfree on June 15, 1973 and she preceded him in death. He then married Linda K. Goldsberry on June 1, 1978 and she survives.
Clif was a 1962 graduate of Marshall High School in Marshall, Illinois. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1962-1966. He had been employed by Sun Chemical Corporation for a number of years. He was a member of the Community Christian Church. Clif loved to spend time camping, fishing, playing cards, especially Pinochle, reading, and pitching horseshoes. He was 
known for his love of God, family and friends.
Clif is survived by his wife: Linda K. Knuckles of Frankfort, daughters: Heather (Troy) Scott of Matherville, Illinois, and Julie (Chris) Tanner of Lincoln, Illinois, 6 grandchildren: Braden (Jessica) Tanner of Pinehurst, Texas, Maddie (Kenna) Tanner of Walnut Hill, Illinois, Cade Tanner of Normal, Illinois, Kaylee Schumaker of Moline, Illinois, Kyra (Moises) Herrera of Moline, Illinois and Aleanah Scott of Matherville, Illinois, 2 great-grandchildren, Emery Rose Herrera and Harper Lee Tanner, Sister, Dorothy Ann (Larry) Myers, Brother, Mic (Micki) Knuckles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Don Knuckles, Ted Knuckles and Roger Knuckles, 2 sisters, Betty Gregg and Brenda Wallace, and a son, Benjamin Knuckles
Services:
Visitation will be 12 Noon -3 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Community Christian Church, 1944 S. Jackson St., Frankfort, IN. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 3 p.m. at the church with Mike Whitacre officiating. Graveside services will be held at Green Lawn Memorial Park, Frankfort, Ind. Memorial donations may be made to the Community Christian Church, envelopes will be available at the service. Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may leave a condolence.