On December 13, 2019, the angels escorted Alvis "Jewel" Knowles to his mansion in the sky. Al was born on June 30, 1937 to Racine Hunt and Walter Knowles in Tupelo, MS and moved to Toledo at an early age. Al worked for BTL Specialty Resins where he later retired after 40 years of service. Al had an extreme love and passion for cars and anything that had wheel that love led him to become a great mechanic. He was to say the least "a great man." Mostly quiet but walked with the world in his back packet. He could fix anything.

Al was preceded in death by: parents, Brothers: Waker Knowles, Walter Knowles and Jim Knowles, Sister: Lula Hunt. Cherishing his memory are sons: Kenneth Banks, Detroit, MI and Aaron Knowles, Toledo, OH. His only daughter Deborah Knowles, Toledo, OH. Sisters: Jimmie Lee Bradley and Martha Braddy both of Toledo, OH. Sister-in-law Betty Jean Knowles. One brother Leonard Knowles, Toledo, OH. 10 Grand Children, 6 Great-Grand Children and a host of special friends and extended family.