Eliga Knuckles

Eliga Knuckles, age 58, of Corbin, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Gray, KY, he was a son to the late Walter Eugene Knuckles and Sally Mills Knuckles. He worked for many years as the supervisor of landscaping for the City of Corbin. Eliga took pride in being of the Native American Heritage. He was a very talented wood craftsman which he greatly enjoyed. He also loved racing and shared that passion with his family. Most of all, Eliga valued spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Knuckles, and a brother, Donnie Knuckles.

He is survived by his daughter, Amber Sparks and husband Christopher Rosario, grandchildren, Audree Sparks, Alex Sparks, and Luna Rosario, nephew, Bobby Knuckles and wife Jolene, great nephews, Joseph Knuckles and Kenneth Knuckles, three brothers, two sisters, and by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held from 3-5pm on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where a memorial service will follow at 5pm on Friday.

Arrangements by Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com

In Lieu of Flowers, the Knuckles family has requested memorial contributions be made to Corbin High School Band, which Eliga enjoyed and supported whenever possible. Donations can be made by selecting Tribute Fund or Donate Now. All donations will go to CHS Band and the family will receive a list of those that donate.