Tribute to John Knowles, 1949 - 2022

John did one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me and gave my dad and I memories we'll cherish forever. Back in 2008, I left New Zealand and found myself in London, working at the Porchester Spa, cleaning, picking up towels and welcoming new visitors. John was always so kind to me and my colleagues. He and I shared many a good yarn and I was really fond of John, everyone was. Whether you were a high flyer or a cleaner, John didn't care - he was good to everyone. My parents are Scots, and when I told him I supported Celtic, he got me and my dad tickets to an Old Firm game. And they weren't just ordinary tickets, they really rolled out the red carpet for us. It's the only Celtic game my dad and I have ever seen together and is something that we will be eternally grateful for. John wanted nothing in return. He did it purely out of the kindess of his heart. You had the biggest heart John. Thanks for being so kind to me. My family wil be eternally grateful ❤️

En memoire de John Knowles...I want to believe you re still here around us...

Helping others to suffer less than you did John

God bless, John xxxxxxxx

In loving memory of John Knowles

Goodbye my dear friend. I have many great memories of time spent in your company over some 50 years. You will always be remembered. Hopefully you are in that big record company in the sky being the Knocker we knew and loved🙏

Very glad to have known John .

In memory of our dear friend You will be sadly missed

All the 1970s Island crew will have a story about John. All will be very entertaining. We had a great time together back then. A great guy and a great character. Phil Lowrey

A wonderful funny and endearing man with a big heart and a very good friend

Rest in peace sir knocker You were a sage and a true gentleman. You shall be missed. So sorry I can't be there tomorrow. X