Willis Van Knight, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Clara Knight (nee Bazzell) and the late Yvonne Knight (nee Barnes); Loving father of Sheila Follett, Van ( Laura) Knight, and the late Donna Boles; father-in-law of James Boles; cherished grandfather of Madeline Follett, Sarah (Scott) Kurjanski, Andrew Knight and Emily Boles. Willis is also survived by his sisters, Edna and Shirley.
Willis served his country proudly in the US Army in both World War II and the Korean Conflict, retiring after 20 years. He also had a long career with McDonnell Douglas with 20 plus years of service. He was a man of faith that served his church with pride.
Funeral services Thur. April 21, 2016 1:00 PM at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary. Interment Jefferson Barracks with full military honors. Condolences to www.hoffmeistercolonial.com
