Knowles, Mark G., 56, of Vero Beach, Florida, loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 15, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born to Gerard and Dorothy Knowles on May 12, 1958, in Miramar, Florida. He is survived by his son and best friend Johnathon Knowles Lisa; his dear daughters, Heather Knowles and Carolann Knowles; his devoted parents, Gerard and Dorothy Knowles; his brothers, Barry Knowles and Gary Knowles; his sisters, Susan Smith and MaryLynn Tapia; and the apples of his eyes, his beautiful grandchildren. We will celebrate Mark’s life with a gathering at Boyd Panciera Family Funeral Care, 6400 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida on Saturday, June 21, 2014, starting at 1:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. and a reception at Johnathon’s home afterward.