Christopher John McKnight

Christopher John McKnight, age 50 of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Chris was born in West Union, Iowa November 22, 1961, son of Joyce Vesey Park and the late Charles McKnight. Also preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, M. David Vesey and paternal grandparents, Howard and Josephine McKnight. Chris graduated Valedictorian from Groveport Madison High School, Class of 1980 and went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from The Ohio State University where he earned a degree in Computer Science Engineering. Chris always enjoyed working, most recently as a software engineer for Lockheed Martin. He was a competitive man who always knew exactly what he wanted. He sometimes could have strong political views, enjoyed watching comedy TV re-runs and was a big O.S.U. football fan. Most of all however, Chris loved scuba diving and had the opportunity throughout his life to travel all over the world diving. He will be greatly missed by his loving mother, Joyce (Larry) Park; siblings, David McKnight, JoEllen McKnight, Douglas McKnight, and SueEllen (Ron, Jr.) Ball; step-sister, Nichole (Roger) Davis; maternal grandmother, Hazel Vesey; nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Saturday, June 30, 2012 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where family will receive friends from 11 A.M. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Ohio, 1379 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43215. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.