William Lanel Knaff

William Lanel Knaff was born November 26, 1976, and departed life on August 24, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memories mother, Sharon Knaff, father, Peter Andrews. Stepfather, Greg Betts, brother, Gregory Sharrod Betts (Edonia), Children: Briana and Brittany Weathers (Gurland), Mykel and Mina Eads (Ingrid), Karybiia (Antoinette), Gyanna (Danisha), and Jolie Rohrbacher (Sunshine). Grandchildren: Jace and Winter, and a host of many beloved family, relatives and friends.

Wiliam was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Cortez Knaff.

In 2006, he studied through the Thomas Moore Union Hall for his construction and iron workers certificates. He pursued a career in construction and professional painting. He enjoyed his work which also helped him to be a handy man to family and friends. He loved the outdoors and nature. He was athletic and his tumbling was outstanding. He also loved his tropical fish aquarium. He was a talented portrait and still life artist and certified tattoo artist.  He really loved fishing, which he learned from his grandfather.  In 2021 he moved to Georgia to be his grandfather's caregiver. He travelled to many places through his work and pleasure. He loved his adventures and life. He had a loving and outgoing personality and gave everyone happy energy and usually greeted everyone with a hug.  He was always ready to lend a helping hand.