KNUCKLES, SR., Mark Kenneth Age 51 of Madison, TN. Passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. He was a 27 year member at Rivergate Church of Christ. Mr. Knuckles was preceded in death by his parents, Bryce and Naomi Knuckles; brother, Bryce Knuckles, Jr. and sister, Pat Sorrells. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Mary Rose Knuckles; daughter, Amanda Ladd (William); son, Mark Kenneth Knuckles, Jr. (Audrey); brother, John Knuckles (Sandra Faye); grandchildren, Taylor Ayers, Savannah Goad and Kenneth Lee Knuckles, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mark also leaves behind his dog, Cookie. His sons and nephews will be serving as Pallbearers, and the close friends and grandsons will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. The family would like to extend special thanks to all the staff at Alive Hospice for their compassion they showed Mark in his last days, and their church family from Rivergate Church of Christ for their spiritual support through the past years. A visitation will be held at Spring Hill Funeral Home on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 4-8 p.m., and again on Saturday from 12-2 p.m., with a funeral ceremony beginning at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Spring Hill Funeral Home, with Bro. Daryl Demonbreun officiating. Interment to follow in Historic Spring Hill Cemetery. SPRING HILL FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY, 5110 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216; (615) 865-1101.