It is with great sadness that the family of Davis Edward “Dave” Knight, son of the late John Davis and Gertie Lee McNeill Knight, announces his passing on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Dave will be lovingly remembered and survived by his wife of 55 years, Sylvia Reeves Knight; daughters, Donna Cooper and husband David of Clarksville, TN Crystal Keeter of Raleigh; and his sister Ruth Baker of Fuquay.
Dave, will also be fondly remembered by his four grandchildren, Austin and Avery Cooper; Emma and Abigail Keeter. Dave was preceded in death by his son Alex Knight.
Dave retired from CP&L following 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy.
Visitation will be held on June 25 at 1: 00 pm, followed by 2:00 pm memorial service in the chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton; officiated by Rev. Rick Carter with the inurnment following at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, those who so desire, may make memorial contributions in memory of Davis Edward Knight to cardiovascular research at https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org or a charity of choice.
Condolences may also be made online to the Knight family at www.mclaurinat pinecrest.com.
Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.
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