Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Donald Knight
May 4th, 1928 - Sep 24th, 2013Donald Knight, age 85, of Flora, IL passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at his home in Flora.
Don was born May 4, 1928 in Fithian, IL, the son of Lester and Veda Pauline (McClure) Knight. He married Donna F. Hines on April 16, 1955 in Danville, IL. She preceded him in death on February 20, 2006. Don worked for Rex Seed and Grain for 26 years, was an area farmer, and also worked 22 years for Harter Township. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was of the Presbyterian faith. Don cared greatly for his family. He liked to fish, enjoyed gardening and looking after his cats, and played an occasional game of golf.
He is survived by his children: Dawn Prater (husband Phil) of Xenia, Karen McAllister (husband Mike) of Flora, Charles Knight (wife Mary) of Flora; sister: Beulah Mangione (husband Henry) of Muskegon, MI; brother: Richard Knight of Georgia; sister-in-law: Beverly Knight of Royal, IL; 8 grandchildren: Susan (Chad) King of Flora, Angela Patrick of Xenia, Jason Beard of Flora, Lenard Beard (fiancée Amy Griffith) of Flora, Ashley (Justin) Landreth of Flora, Krista McAllister of Flora, Cathy (Chris) Henry of Fairfield, Crystal (Phillip) Cruse of Flora; along with 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Michael Knight, brother and sister-in-law Robert and Ellen Knight, brother Larry Knight, and sister-in-law Joan Knight.
The funeral service for Don Knight will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Harris officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Fur A Good Paws.