Joshua J. Knotts, 32, of Burlington, died Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Born September 13, 1992, in Burlington, he was the son of John Knotts and Tracey Wiley.
He was a 2011 graduate of West Burlington High School.
Josh worked for Jone’s Construction for the last several years.
He loved playing football, even from a young age he had a passion for the sport and enjoyed playing for the Falcons in high school and watching the Pittsburg Steelers. He would never pass up the opportunity to go hunting with his Grandpa Wiley and his uncle Troy in addition to trap shooting and attending gun auctions. He was ornery as a child, and that just increased with age! He was kind-hearted but fearless, a hard worker, independent and frugal and had a heart of gold, however you never had to guess how he felt about you, or anything else for that matter and was VERY protective of his mother.
Everyone loved his red hair and commented on it all throughout his life. He enjoyed spending time at the cabin at Knotts Landing, being on the river and hanging out with his friends. He was no stranger to anyone and loved to socialize and frequent his favorite spots; The Outpost, Roederer’s and Doris’; kicking back, enjoying some drinks and at the end of the night expediting his avoidance of the cops.
He will be truly missed by his mother Tracey Wiley; father John Knotts; brother Bailey Wiley; maternal grandmother Dixie DeJaynes (Keith); Uncle Troy Wiley, Aunt Jackie Capps (Jim); numerous cousins and his HONORARY BEST FRIENDS Dustin Hankey, Zack Taeger, Nathan Babcock, Tyler Wagner, Winston Jones and Cody Thacker.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents that meant the world to him; maternal grandpa Jerry Wiley, and paternal grandparents Jack and Audrey Knotts.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. A celebration of life will follow the visitation at The Outpost. A private burial will be held at a later date in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the family.
Cremation has been accorded and entrusted the care of Lunning Chapel.