"The more time goes by the more we realize how much we will..." - Candi Knittel-Wolfe The Guest Book is expired. Restore the Guest Book Johnny Knittel went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 21, 2009. After a long battle with health issues, he is finally at peace and pain free. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 5th at 10 am at the First United Methodist Church of Sterling City. Johnny is survived by his three children, Mike (wife Robbie) of Sterling City; Chris (fiancé Amy) of Harlingen; and Sterling of San Angelo. He is also survived by his mother, Jean Knittel; brother Joey (wife Tonya); and sister Linda Cote all of Midland. Johnny has four grandchildren, Ashtin, Cross, and Allie of Sterling City; and Sterling K. Knittel of Harlingen. He is preceded in death by his father Bill Knittel and grandparents Dr. Paul & Agnes Knittel and Raymond & Rose Gandy. Johnny had a passion for riding Harleys and tinkering with anything electronic, these were things that came naturally to him. He could-and often would take everything apart, figuring out how it worked, and then rewiring it to operate the way that he wanted it to. Johnny could be considered a real "Tim the Tool Man" Taylor. He treasured his friendships and his goal was to make people laugh. No one ever really knew what Johnny would say next, and that was part of his endearing charm. His off-kilter sense of humor was one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew him. Johnny worked for WTU for 21 years and had to be put on disability in 1998. Many thanks to all who were there for Johnny; especially Dr. Peter Chang, Terri & Howard Pool, and his favorite motorcycle buddies. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to MHMR or The American Cancer Society . Honorary pallbearers are: Joey Knittel, Marvin Cook, Danny Porter, Darrell Bailey, and Howard Pool. . Published in Midland Reporter-Telegram on November 5, 2009