Curtis Erwin Knight, 87, departed this life Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at his home in Sherman after an extended illness.
He leaves behind his devoted caretaker Barbara Bishop of Sherman; son Greg Knight of Sherman; brother Walter Knight of Denison; sisters Madeline Knight of Borger; Marjorie Corbett of Denison, and Ruth Corzine of Sherman. He also leaves behind grandchildren Ben Gleaves of Anna; Kayren Adams and Halley Knight of Sherman; great-grandchildren; caregivers Colleen Carrol and Geoff Bucher, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents John C. and Anna Mae Knight; previous wives Fannie Still Knight and Mary Christian Knight; daughter Kayren Williams; and brother Hubert Knight.
Mr. Knight was born in Ector, Texas on April 7, 1924. He served as a U.S. Navy gunner's mate in the South Pacific during World War II, and participated in several major campaigns and the occupation of Japan. After the war, he worked for Lewie and Lavender Co. as a sales representative for 40 years eventually becoming a partner in that business.
Known as an avid fisherman, Mr. Knight loved to cast his line in Lake Texoma and the mountain streams of Colorado. He also loved to hunt quail on the family land where he raised cattle and picked pecans. He was a passionate horse racing fan, and he developed an uncanny ability to pick the winner. He was a Freemason and member of Travis Lodge 117 AF & AM.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 1 at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman, Jim Durham officiating.
Published in the Herald Democrat, Nov. 30, 2011
He leaves behind his devoted caretaker Barbara Bishop of Sherman; son Greg Knight of Sherman; brother Walter Knight of Denison; sisters Madeline Knight of Borger; Marjorie Corbett of Denison, and Ruth Corzine of Sherman. He also leaves behind grandchildren Ben Gleaves of Anna; Kayren Adams and Halley Knight of Sherman; great-grandchildren; caregivers Colleen Carrol and Geoff Bucher, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents John C. and Anna Mae Knight; previous wives Fannie Still Knight and Mary Christian Knight; daughter Kayren Williams; and brother Hubert Knight.
Mr. Knight was born in Ector, Texas on April 7, 1924. He served as a U.S. Navy gunner's mate in the South Pacific during World War II, and participated in several major campaigns and the occupation of Japan. After the war, he worked for Lewie and Lavender Co. as a sales representative for 40 years eventually becoming a partner in that business.
Known as an avid fisherman, Mr. Knight loved to cast his line in Lake Texoma and the mountain streams of Colorado. He also loved to hunt quail on the family land where he raised cattle and picked pecans. He was a passionate horse racing fan, and he developed an uncanny ability to pick the winner. He was a Freemason and member of Travis Lodge 117 AF & AM.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 1 at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman, Jim Durham officiating.
Published in the Herald Democrat, Nov. 30, 2011
Curtis Erwin Knight, 87, departed this life Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at his home in Sherman after an extended illness.
He leaves behind his devoted caretaker Barbara Bishop of Sherman; son Greg Knight of Sherman; brother Walter Knight of Denison; sisters Madeline Knight of Borger; Marjorie Corbett of Denison, and Ruth Corzine of Sherman. He also leaves behind grandchildren Ben Gleaves of Anna; Kayren Adams and Halley Knight of Sherman; great-grandchildren; caregivers Colleen Carrol and Geoff Bucher, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents John C. and Anna Mae Knight; previous wives Fannie Still Knight and Mary Christian Knight; daughter Kayren Williams; and brother Hubert Knight.
Mr. Knight was born in Ector, Texas on April 7, 1924. He served as a U.S. Navy gunner's mate in the South Pacific during World War II, and participated in several major campaigns and the occupation of Japan. After the war, he worked for Lewie and Lavender Co. as a sales representative for 40 years eventually becoming a partner in that business.
Known as an avid fisherman, Mr. Knight loved to cast his line in Lake Texoma and the mountain streams of Colorado. He also loved to hunt quail on the family land where he raised cattle and picked pecans. He was a passionate horse racing fan, and he developed an uncanny ability to pick the winner. He was a Freemason and member of Travis Lodge 117 AF & AM.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 1 at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman, Jim Durham officiating.
Published in the Herald Democrat, Nov. 30, 2011
He leaves behind his devoted caretaker Barbara Bishop of Sherman; son Greg Knight of Sherman; brother Walter Knight of Denison; sisters Madeline Knight of Borger; Marjorie Corbett of Denison, and Ruth Corzine of Sherman. He also leaves behind grandchildren Ben Gleaves of Anna; Kayren Adams and Halley Knight of Sherman; great-grandchildren; caregivers Colleen Carrol and Geoff Bucher, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents John C. and Anna Mae Knight; previous wives Fannie Still Knight and Mary Christian Knight; daughter Kayren Williams; and brother Hubert Knight.
Mr. Knight was born in Ector, Texas on April 7, 1924. He served as a U.S. Navy gunner's mate in the South Pacific during World War II, and participated in several major campaigns and the occupation of Japan. After the war, he worked for Lewie and Lavender Co. as a sales representative for 40 years eventually becoming a partner in that business.
Known as an avid fisherman, Mr. Knight loved to cast his line in Lake Texoma and the mountain streams of Colorado. He also loved to hunt quail on the family land where he raised cattle and picked pecans. He was a passionate horse racing fan, and he developed an uncanny ability to pick the winner. He was a Freemason and member of Travis Lodge 117 AF & AM.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 1 at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman, Jim Durham officiating.
Published in the Herald Democrat, Nov. 30, 2011
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