William H. Knott, 96, passed away on January 31, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. He was born on August 23, 1921 in Astoria, New York to Herman and Lillian Knott. A funeral service is set to take place at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel in Sanford on Thursday, February 8, 2017 at 1:00pm with a graveside service to follow at 1:30pm at Oaklawn Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William’s name to the Conway First Baptist Church in Orlando, Florida.