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George McKnight Obituary
74, of Surprise, AZ passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was born January 23, 1937, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Velma Gore and George Perrill McKnight. George graduated from Southwest High School, Kanasas City, MO in 1955 and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS in 1959, where he was an active member of Phi Kappa Si Fraternity. George's education and gift to gab led to a very sucessful career in sales and dedicated friend to all. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Since moving to Surprise, AZ in December 2001, he and his beloved wife, Linda, shared a special love and were true sole-mates. They enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family. George was an avid golfer and took great joy in his 'hole in one.' While his sons were growing up, he was actively involved in coaching community activities with Little League football, baseball and basketball. His passion for sports included a 47 year season ticket holder for the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. George took great pride in attending his grandchildren's school and sports events, where they always knew of his presence by his infamous whistle call. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandpartents. George is survived by his wife Linda, his children George Scott McKnight (Wrenda), Nixa, MO; Jana Lynn Loge (Mark), Nixa, MO; David Thomas McKnight (LeAnne), Lee's Summit, MO; and Amber Louise Duarte (Chuck), Blue Springs, MO; 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and his precious Bischon "white girls", DeDe and Jinny. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Arizona Traditions Retreat Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Valley 14066 W. Waddell Rd Surprise, AZ 85379. The family wishes to thank Dr. Jeremy P. Feldman and Hospice of the Valley.
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Memories and Condolences
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Drew and Jennifer Parks
June 6, 2011
David, Jana and Scott,
I am very sorry to hear of your Dad passing. I have great memories of him and the way he made everyone laugh, especially calling David and Scott the "BM's", (Brothers McKnight)! Lots of good times out on Tam-O-Shanter. Our sympathies.
Kris Peaslee
May 26, 2011
To George's family, I express my deepest condolences. I am so thankful that Linda met George and that you all shared him so willingly with my boys. He always made them feel very loved, even when life was not always perfect. He had the grace to look past all of the drama of my children's lives and helped them to do the same. We all miss him so much. Please do not think that our absence today reflects in anyway how we feel about your loss. May you hear his laughter eternally and find solace in the many lives he touched. Kris, Travis and Dallas
Mike Pache and Penny Greene
May 26, 2011
May the peace, comfort and love of God surround your family through your loss and in all the days to come. Our thougts, prayers and love are with you.
May 24, 2011
I only knew George for a little while, but I so enjoyed his company and his humor. I will miss seeing him when I come to visit. Hope to see you, Linda. Blessings to you. Pat Pate-Sigler, Jane Simpson's sister. (now living in CT)
Katie Denney
May 24, 2011
What a great kind and friendly man that will be missed. He always brightened up my moms (Fran McKnight Hanson) world when ever she got to see him!
Byron Capito
May 24, 2011
What memories! George and I met in 1st grade and were together almost every day through high school. Although we have not seen each other often since not a day goes by that some memory does not come up. My best regards to all his family. He will be missed by many but not forgotten.
Alana Cross
May 24, 2011
George will be greatly missed, but always remembered! He was a very generous and loving man that we were blessed to know. We have some really great memories of George. Always in our hearts. Love and Prayers,
The Cross Family
Joey & Alana
May 24, 2011
George is one of the dear guys I remember from growing up in Kansas City; first at Border Star, then Southwest High. Something that always makes me smile is recalling those pick-up baseball and football games at the park across the streetcar tracks from Wolferman's, not far from George's house. He was a good guy and a "good man". Sandy Jacobs
May 23, 2011
You left an impression on my life. Thank you
Fawn Boettler
May 23, 2011
McKnight Family,
Ever since I met Pap-pa he always treated me as one of the family and that meant a lot to me growing up. I will always remember his engaging laugh, funny stories, great smelling cologne, his gold jewelry, his Cadillac's, and his love of football. I am truly saddened by his passing and my condolences go out to all the family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fawn Boettler
Paulette Antone
May 23, 2011
To Linda & All the McKnight Family - My deepest sympathy to you all on this great loss. I know he gave Linda great support and she him. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Walter Dowd
May 23, 2011
Linda and to all the McKnight Family our condolences. I considered George as Family as the Dowd's and McKinghts ae tied together through Vea Dowd (Frank's 1st wife and my aunt). I was in the Wholesale Building Material business before taking over my Dad's position at Beverly Lumber. George and I used to run into each other traveling Kansas. I always enjoyed his company and friendship.
Walt & Kate Dowd
Eddie & Kim Holbrook
May 23, 2011
Amber, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ryan Wingers
May 22, 2011
My prayers are extended to the McKnight family and all those touched by George. I will always remember Pop-pop, as I better knew him, as someone who always made me smile because if his contagious personality. Not to mention, he showed me what it meant to be a true football fan.
Ralph & Mary Lynn Anderson
May 22, 2011
Dear Linda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. George was a wonderful, happy man and I know he adored you. We were blessed to have you for neighbors until Arizona called. I'll never forget our reunion in AZ a few years ago. God Bless you.
Debby Williamson
May 22, 2011
I would like to express my condolences to the McKnight family. I was pleased to be able to talk with George at the wedding of Chantel and Eric.
Cameron Wingers
May 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McKnight Family. I have only fond memories of George and his kindness to me and my family will not be forgotten.
May 20, 2011
Linda,
I'm so sorry to hear of George's passing. I still remember the night that we all met him at Brothers III~it was like he was just sitting there waiting for us~What a true joy he was. I have great memories of him and will always remember how fun he was. May you know God's grace and peace during this difficult time.Kellie Wentz, Lee's Summit, MO
May 17, 2011
Jana, David, Scott, your families, and wife Linda,
George was one in a million - "T" is for terrific, he used to say, and I can still see him yelling at the TV screen when the KC Chiefs games were televised! George was such a loving father, thoughtful person, and a most important influence in my children's lives. Wherever he went, he left a laugh and a smile because of his endearing personality and love for people. His parting is truly too soon. Jana, David and Scott - I think of you all quite often and truly regret your loss. I keep you in my prayers - God bless you all at this time.
Sherry McKnight
Lisa Coleman
May 17, 2011
George was a funny, kind, loving and good-hearted man. Scott, Jana, David and Linda, my heart breaks for you and all of us that were blessed to know him. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with the entire McKnight family. All my love.
Josie Hoefner, RN
May 16, 2011
George was one of the kindest men I have had the pleasure of meeting. I was blessed with the opportunity to care for him during his hospital stays. I was able to witness the love shared between George and Linda and I enjoyed getting to know them both. The support they provided to one another during times of need was admirable. My thoughts go out to his family and friends during this time of loss. He made a positive impression on my life and I will remember him fondly.
May 16, 2011
George loved life and the people in it. And the world was a better place because he was in it. We were High School classmates and he introduced me to my current husband of 54 years. So glad we got to see him at our last reunion. Our sympathies to his wife and family.
Jennie and Wes George
Christine Haverstick
May 16, 2011
Jana, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Words cannot express the loss of a parent. I pray that our Lord will comfort your grieving heart. Psalm 23 Christine Haverstick (Festus, MO)
May 14, 2011
Jana, My prayers are with you at this time of great loss. I'm saying that the world was a better place because your dad was in it, even if we did not see eye to eye on football teams. I will wear something red just for him tomorrow. I love you. Julie Hamlin
Wrenda McKnight
May 14, 2011
George was so kind and fun to be around!
I will miss him dearly!
Annette Mullane
May 14, 2011
Our sympathies to all of you at this sad time. May your precious memories comfort you in the days ahead.
Annette and Jerry Mullane
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