William "Bill" Henry Knight passed away at his home in Port Orange FL on Monday December 29 2008.
There will be a grave side service held at a later date at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington VA. The family has requested that any memorials be made in William H. Knight's name to the Volusia/Flagler Hospice at 3800 Woodbriar Tr. Port Orange FL 32129 .
Bill was born on December 31 1933 in Staunton VA. the son of James and Mary (Bowen) Knight. He retired in 1972 from the United States Army after serving his country for twenty-three years. He enjoyed traveling and cooking for friends and family. Bill was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles a life time member of the VFW and the American Legion.

Survivors include his daughter: Rhonda (Danny) Allen of Oxford GA; son William (Becky) Knight Jr. of Covington GA; sister: Lorraine Taylor of Alexandria VA; grandchildren: Mandy (Chris) Johnson Leslie Allen Tammie (Kevin) Doughty Trey Knight and Bethany Knight ; great-grandchildren: Preston Johnson Miranda Johnson; and a very special companion Linda Beckwith.

He was preceded in death by his parents son: Earnest Wade Knight; brothers: Charlie John Gene Tom and Bug. Services for Bill are planned at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday March 4 2009 at 1:00pm.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange.