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1920 - 2008
 William Joseph Joe McKnight, 87, of Huntington, WV, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 15, 2008, following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2008, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. Jerry Ryder with the eulogy by Earl Stratford. Masonic graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Morningside Cemetery in Renick, WV, by Masonic Lodge #42, Lewisburg, WV. He was born August 28, 1920, in Renick, WV, a son of the late George and Grace Whiting McKnight. He was also preceded in death by his wife Hazel Leora Dunn McKnight; brother, Maxwell B. McKnight; and one sister, Ruth Donovan. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy and attended Z. Warner United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #42 in Lewisburg, WV, the Commandery #15, and the Beni Kedem Shrine in Charleston, WV. He was president of the Milton Rotary Club, where he received the Paul Harris Award and was an Assistant Scoutmaster, cook and counselor of Troop 62 of Pea Ridge United Methodist Church since 1961. He was leader of the Cooking Brigade of the Boy Scouts Council Aquatics Camp at Camp Cherokee since 1968. He and his brigade cooked for more than 250 attending the camp at Yatesville Lake State Park. He received numerous scouting awards such as the James E. West Award, Order of the Arrow, the Silver Beaver and Wilderness Ranger Scouts. Joe was well known for his fund raising spaghetti dinners for the scouts and Rotary Club. He is survived by one daughter, Loretta Grace Weinheimer and her husband David of Flower Mound, TX; two sons, Danny Joe McKnight of Huntington and Thomas Virgil McKnight and his wife Paige of Centreville, MD; his grandchildren, Jodi Lynn Clardy and her husband Brant of Cincinnati, OH, Taylor Leora McKnight and Kaitlyn Ann McKnight, both of Centreville, MD; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Simmons of Elkins, WV; one brother, Donald McKnight of Lewisburg, WV; and several nephews. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington or the Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, Renick, WV. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 22 condolences.
Susan Hendley Vickers
Tuesday February 19, 2008 at
8:02 PM
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Danny, My thoughts are with you and your family. I remember your dad was wonderful friend to my dad and it was a pleasure to have met him. Take care and God bless.
Susan Vickers
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DEANNA FRY SOUTH (DEE)
Tuesday February 19, 2008 at
6:20 PM
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DANNY & FAMILY:
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF
YOUR DAD. GLAD TO KNOW YOU STILL LIVE IN HUNTINGTON. CHUCK & I ARE LIVING IN MIDLAND MICHIGAN SINCE AUG.07. TAKE CARE AND JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND FAMILY. TAKE CARE.
DEE
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DEANNA FRY SOUTH (DEE)
Tuesday February 19, 2008 at
6:17 PM
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Theresa Rogers
tmrizza@yahoo.com
Tuesday February 19, 2008 at
12:18 PM
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Dearest Loretta, Dave and Family,
Our sincerest condolences and prayers on the loss of your dear father. His pride of country reflects through you. May you feel his presence always. Wishing you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. We love you. Rog & Theresa Rogers
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Gene and Claudia Duncan
Tuesday February 19, 2008 at
8:06 AM
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Joe went to church with us for a time at Bethesda and he was always a bright spot in our day and our worship time. He was one of the people who stepped up and made us feel welcome when we first started there and he will be greatly missed.
We are sure that he is in the glory land and enjoying every minute with our savior.
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Dale & Kacie O'Connor
Monday February 18, 2008 at
11:24 PM
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Jodi,
So very sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Dale & Kacie
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Dale & Kacie O
Monday February 18, 2008 at
11:23 PM
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Steve & Janet Collins
Monday February 18, 2008 at
4:46 PM
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Danny, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything,we are here.
Janet & Steve
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Misty Brammer
Monday February 18, 2008 at
2:53 PM
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My Prayers Go Out to his Family. Great Person!
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Greg & Angie (Stephens) Truster
Monday February 18, 2008 at
2:03 PM
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Jody & Brant,
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless your family during this time of sorrow.
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Genni Burns
genni.burns@nokia.com
Monday February 18, 2008 at
1:00 PM
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Loretta my dear friend, I am so very sorry for you and the rest of the familes loss. May our Lord comfort you with memories and peace. We love you and are embracing you in prayer.
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Patty Benford
Monday February 18, 2008 at
11:02 AM
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Please accept our condolence on the passing of Joe. He will be missed by many.
Patty,Paul,Panda,Paul A.
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Samuel J. (joe) Kieffer
Monday February 18, 2008 at
10:59 AM
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A friend,
Joe Kieffer
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Trudy and Donny Stanley
Monday February 18, 2008 at
10:14 AM
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Danny, Loretta, Tommy and Family,
Your Dad was a sweet and kind soul and we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
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Vinnie Kudva, Williamson Rotary Club
Monday February 18, 2008 at
9:15 AM
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On behalf of Williamson Rotary Club and on my own behalf please accept our condolence on the demise of Joe.
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Bud & Ilene Blankenship
Sunday February 17, 2008 at
11:52 PM
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God surely needed our Cuz more than we did. We will miss your visits each year.
Our love and prayers for family.We can rejoice knowing Joe is with the Master
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Leanne & Brad Kent
Sunday February 17, 2008 at
9:58 PM
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Jodi & Brant,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
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Bruce Roberts
broberts@bbinfrastructureinc.com
Sunday February 17, 2008 at
8:06 PM
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Danny, I am saddened by the passing away of your father. I remember his continued presence and devotion to Scouting years ago. The world will miss this truly great man. Sincerely, Your Old Friend, Bruce.
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JOSEPH MCKNIGHT
Sunday February 17, 2008 at
3:34 PM
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WE ARE SO SORRY TO READ OF JOE'S PASSING. WE HAVE NOT SEEN HIM FOR MANY YEARS,BUT SPENT MANY GOOD TIMES TOGETHER WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER.WE DON'T GET TO GBR.CO. VERY OFTEN ANYMORE.
WE SEND OUR SYMPATHY AND BEST REGARDS TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.THIS FROM- MIKE & JOHN WHITING
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Sunday February 17, 2008 at
3:30 PM
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Bill Pfahler
Sunday February 17, 2008 at
6:29 AM
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To the Family of Joe McKnight,
My sympathies Joe's family. My wife's uncle Earl invited Joe to a golfing trip in Florida a few years ago. We young guys (30 years younger ) were impressed with his ability to keep up and do well. May you all be proud of his accomplishments, especially those dealing with Scouting where he positively impacted so many young lives. We will say prayers for him and he will be remembered together when our golfing group meets in a couple weeks. May he forever be in your hearts.
Bill Pfahler
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Brenda & Lionel Davis
Saturday February 16, 2008 at
9:08 PM
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Danny,
May it be a comfort to the sorrow that you bear, to know that you're remembered with special thoughts and prayer. Thanks to both your dad and you for caring for my daughter.
Brenda & Lionel Davis
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