Morris E. Knight Obituary (1923

Morris Edwin Knight, 93, of Crossville, Illinois, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at New Harmonie Healthcare Center in New Harmony, Indiana. He was born November 4, 1923, in Crossville, the son of William Melvin Knight and Ruth (Smith) Knight. He married Avis Mae (Flowers) Knight on November 11, 1942, and she preceded him in death on March 22, 2003. Morris was a farmer, but also worked for many years as a school bus driver and janitor for the Crossville Schools. He retired at age 82. He was a member of the Church of Christ and was an avid student of the Bible and read his Bible daily. Over the years, he built more than 500 wooden swings, most of which were donated to individuals and to charity to use as fundraisers. He dearly loved his family and was a large part of their lives to the very end. Survivors include son Richard (Rhonda) Knight of Carmi, Illinois; daughters Linda Trout of Carmi, Phyllis (George) Giagnoni, Shirley (Rick) Ritsch, Sheila (Alan) Napier, all of Crossville; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and his beloved pet dog, Star. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; son Gary Maurice Knight; two brothers Harold and William Bud Knight; two sisters Erma Brittian and Alberta Joyce Knight; great granddaughter Harlea Sale. Visitation is 5-8 pm, Friday, February 3, 2017, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville. Funeral is at 1 pm, Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Cook Funeral Chapel with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery in Grayville, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Tri State Multiple Sclerosis Association, 971 South Kenmore Drive C, Evansville, Indiana 47714, and will also be accepted at Cook Funeral Chapel. Visitation: Cook Funeral Chapel Crossville, February 3, 2017 - 5-8pm Service: Cook Funeral Chapel Crossville, February 4, 2017 - 1pm Memorials: ri State Multiple Sclerosis Association