David A. Knowlton, 71, of Wheelersburg, died at SOMC Hospice on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. He was born June 20, 1938 in Washington D.C. to John and Emma (Miller) Knowlton, Sr. David graduated from Bethesda, MD High School, Class of 1956, Capital University, and Ohio State University with a Ph.D. in Philosophy. He served in the US Marines from 1961-71 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. David was a member of the American Ceramics Society, the Sciotoville United Methodist Church's Men's Group, and the Society of the Sigma Xi. He enjoyed his involvement with church, woodworking, computers, music, and most especially spending time with his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John Knowlton II. David is survived by his wife, Kathy Hamilton Knowlton; two sons, Kenny (Sarah) Knowlton of Cincinnati and Chad (Heather) Potts of Circleville; one daughter, Stacy (Doug) Bragg of St. Louis, MO; four grandchildren Taylor Potts, Lesley Knowlton, Logan Potts, and Sophie Bragg; many special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2009 at Christ United Methodist Church in Sciotoville with Pastor Frank James officiating. Interment will be in South Webster Cemetery. Friends may call at Wolfe-Nelson Funeral Home in Sciotoville on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Wolfe-Nelson Funeral Home in Sciotoville is handling the arrangements.