Knight, Robert
Passed: 2006-12-03
Age: 76
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Obituary Date: 2006-12-07
Information: COTTAGEVILLE-Robert Hugh Knight, Sr. 76, of Cottageville, departed this life December 3, 2006, at his home following an extended illness. He was born March 17, 1930, in Huntington, a son of the late Chauncey and Garnet Mae (Hager) Knight. He was an electrician and electrical technician for Kaiser, Raveswood, Century and Pechiney Aluminum. He was a member of United Steelworkers of America Local 5668 and attended Ravenswood Church of the Nazerene. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Betty Jo Lawhon Knight; son James A. Knight of Ashland, OH; daughters, Peggy Knight of Point Pleasant and Gloria Gregorich of Murraysville; brother James T. Knight of Milton; sisters Beverly Billups of Kenova and Betty Lee Fulkerson of New Albany, IN; grandchildren Amy, Jimmy, Sammy, Beth, Jennifer and Andrea; great-grandson Bradley Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Robert Knight Jr.; brother William Knight; sisters Mary Ward, Norma Richardson and Hilda Wyrick. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Casto Funeral Home in Evans with the Rev. Scott Mapes officiating. Burial followed in the Blaine Memorial Cemetery.