James Oscar Knotts, 88, of Mt. Olive, died at 3:08 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his residence in Mt. Olive.
Graveside services were held on Thursday, May 14, at New Douglas City Cemetery in New Douglas, with Pastor Tim Barbee officiating. The Staunton Military Honor Guard conducted graveside military rites.
Mr. Knotts was born on Feb. 19, 1938, in Doniphan, MO, the son of the late James H. and Hilda (Gayle) Knotts. He married Hettie Boulch on Aug. 13, 1960, at New Douglas Christian Church in New Douglas, and she survives.
Mr. Knotts was a truck driver and the owner and operator of Landstar in Jacksonville, FL. He was also a member of Teamsters Local #525 of Alton and a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. He attended Litchfield Christian Church in Litchfield and enjoyed gardening and working at home.
He is survived by his wife, Hettie Knotts of Mt. Olive; daughter, Jacqueline Dirosa of Ft. Worth, TX; son, James O. Knotts of San Francisco, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.
Memorials are suggested to either New Douglas City Cemetery or to Litchfield Christian Church in Litchfield.
