William "Bill" Knight

William R. “Bill” Knight, 87, of Evansville, was greeted by many friends, family, and his beloved wife of 57 years, Virginia Sue in heaven Sunday morning, June 14, 2015 at Good Samaritan Home. His family was by his side.

He was born December 10, 1927, in Boonville, to the late William and Opal Meredith Knight. Bill had one sister, Glenda Faye Knight and brother, Jerry Rogers Knight, both deceased. He graduated from high school and joined the Army in 1945. He trained at Ft. Bliss and went on to become part of the Army Mounted Cavalry at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM. He acquired his love of horses from his father, a long time thoroughbred trainer. Bill was very proud of the rich heritage of the cavalry, talked about it often and wore his hat and crossed swords everywhere.

After the service Bill met his wife Virginia at the Mt. Vernon skating rink where he taught. Later Bill became a successful food sales representative with Scot Lad Foods. For several years he and his wife Virginia traveled around Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky to do store food set ups. In 1978 Bill and Virginia began one of the first t-shirt imprinting businesses in Southwest Indiana-the T-Shirt Shop. Bill also volunteered for the American Red Cross and won the Heroes “Volunteer” award in 2013 and was awarded a 15 year pin in 2015. Bill loved being with family and friends at the pool where he was the official lifeguard.

Bill is survived by his daughters, Gail Knight Williams (TJ) and Angie Knight Tillman; grandchildren, Todd J. Fehd (Christine), Emily J. Tillman (Travis Grubb), Tommy Williams (Patty); great-grandchildren, Britain, William, and Christopher Fehd, Kyle Ray Williams (Samantha) and Jessica Williams; and great-great grandchildren, Hunter, Skyler, Devann, and Weston Williams.

A Special Thanks goes to West River staff and friend Michael Turner, Good Samaritan staff - Sarah, Sherry and Mary, as well as Samantha Williams for all your care and kindness. The prayers and support for Bill and his family have all been greatly appreciated.

Funeral Services were Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at 11:00AM, officiated by Rev. Ernest Stair at Alexander North Chapel. Friends visited Tuesday from 2:00PM to 7:00PM and Wednesday from 10:00AM until service time. Entombment was at Alexander Memorial Park Heritage Chapel where military services were conducted.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to Optimal Rhythms/ACCESS Academy, 621 S. Cullen Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47715 or the American Red Cross. Condolences may be made online at AlexanderNorthChapel.com.