Harley Knutson

Harley Knutson, 82, of Pampa, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Pampa.

Due to current health concerns in our community, Harley’s family has chosen to postpone his memorial services until a later date. New service information will be shared when the family reschedules his services. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Harley was born July 23, 1937 in McLean to Lonnie and Eva Knutson.  After graduating high school, he was drafted in the U.S Army and served in the Korean conflict. Harley married Joy Reeves in Shamrock in 1963, moving to Pampa shortly after their marriage.  He worked for the United States Postal Service for many years before starting Harley Knutson Masonry.  Throughout Pampa, Harley left his mark by his masonry work on many houses, buildings, and structures.  Harley and Joy were founding member of The Bible Church of Pampa.  His faith was strong in his daily walk with Jesus Christ.  He had an ornery side, a great sense of humor, a passion for golf, and he enjoyed playing with the senior golf group at Hidden Hills.  Over the years he was very involved in Pampa Optimist Youth Club and The Gideons.  Harley loved watching sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers, and was an avid Pampa Harvester fan.  He loved his family dearly.

He is survived by one daughter, Scherri Wilson of Dallas; three sons, Michael Knutson and wife Melissa of Pampa, Brad Knutson and wife Christie of Amarillo and Brandon Knutson and wife Shelli of Dallas; two brothers, Don Knutson of Pampa and Wendel Knutson of Amarillo; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to The Gideons, P.O. Box 2222, Pampa, TX 79066; or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA  22215.