Jack Lamont Knight

Jack L. Knight passed away peacefully in Glendale, AZ on February 8, 2013. Jack was born to Maxine (Parrott) and Meredith Knight in Denver, CO on March 21, 1938. He had been a resident of Peoria, AZ for the last 1 ½ years. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Jack had a Master’s degree in Education and served as an Administrator for Adams County, Colorado School District #12 for over 44 years. He was Past Master of Northglenn Masonic Lodge #194, a member of the National Education Association, Friends Cumbres Toltec Scenic Rail Road, PT Cruiser Club, Westminster Police Academy Alumni, an Elder at Sun City Christian Church and an Elder at Westminster Christian Church. When not spending time with his grandchildren or studying the Bible or US history, Jack enjoyed fishing, hunting, trains and cars. Jack is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Knight; son Ralph Lamont Knight (Nancy); grandchildren Tyler, Kodi, Daniel and Sarah Knight (Billy Banks); great Grandson Cooper Banks; sister Bobbie Kinder (Bob ); brother-in-law and sister-in-law Rich and Evie Koester; nieces Wendy Lippman (Toby) and Theresa Parisi; nephews Bret Koester (Anita) and Tom Kinder (Erin). He was predeceased by his son Gregory Jack Knight and his parents Meredith and Maxine Knight. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 15, 2013 at 3:00PM at Sun City Christian Church, 9745 W Palmeras Dr., Sun City, AZ 85373. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Valley View Food Bank in Care of Sun City Christian Church, 9745 W Palmeras Ave Sun City AZ 85373. Condolences may be left for the family a www.advantagefunerals.com