William B Kniffin

William (Bill)Boone Kniffin of Miami lakes passed away on April 22,2023 at the age of 88. Bill leaves his loving wife ,Jacqueline Puissant. Kniffin married Jacqueline in 1973 and spent 50 happy years together. Bill is survived by his children, Valerie, Walter,  Andrew and Richard. And grandchildren, Danny Jordan Hannah .Erick, Jimmy, and Jennifer and 5 great grandchildren. Bill was born on August 10, 1934 to Walter D Kniffin and Mary Boone .His father went  to war during the second world war of  1942 and did not return. Bill grew up in Miami Springs, Florida. He was a decorated sharpshooter in the Army. Bill loved fast cars and in his youth enjoyed racing alongside future famous race cars drivers at the old Amelia Earhart field in Hialeah, Florida. In his later years He contributed to the community by volunteering to work with the veterans committee of Miami Lakes .He is a true American Hero and will be given the military honors upon his interment .

Walter
I am my father's son He liked fast cars, women, and reading. One of my fondest memories was when he would take me to the race track with him and find me a seat in the bleachers near the track so I could watch him run quarter miles in his Chevelle. He was a man of few words. He was chill and not quick to anger…except for the time he chased me with his belt after I shot my sister in the leg with my BB gun. I recall driving with him one sunny day with CCR playing on the radio and his book on the steering wheel so he could read at lights. He would let me sit on the tailgate of the station wagon when we would go to the neighborhood dump to "keep the trash from falling out" even though he knew perfectly well I just wanted to live a little dangerously. I hope his wings make him fast. See you on the track one day, pop.

Valerie

I knew Bill Kniffin as "Dad," my hero, advisor and supporter. He was always there in my time of need, a shoulder to lean on and full of surprises. One of my fondest memories was when he came home with a sloth. Flower lived in our house for a short time before she was donated to the Crandon Park Zoo. Our house was the most popular one on the block. Not much of a talker, but he did like to have fun. I'll always remember going to Halloween Horror Nights with him. Neither of us scare easily, but it was a blast watching others jump and scream! Two peas in a pod, as they say. I will miss my Dad, but find comfort knowing he's in a better place and out of pain. I love you Dad and will see you again some day. RIP.