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Charles Knight Obituary
Born in Suffolk, he had been a longtime Hampton resident. Charles worked 19 years at Langley Air Force Base. He was a huge WW II history buff and was a member of the Commemorative Air Force from 1995-2009, with a rank of Colonel.
Charles is survived by his sister-in-law, Mary Tyree and husband, Albert; and his friends and co-workers.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Whaleyville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Friends will gather from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.
The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Knight
November 20, 2009
We grew up with Charles here in whaleyville and he probably spent more time with us than he did at home. The places we went and the things we did will always be in our most cherished memories. We have lost a true friend . A kinder, more gentle person we,ve never known. God bless , Mike and Mark Fowler. Suffolk, va.
Peggy Barr
November 20, 2009
I was sadden to learn of Charles passing. I will miss his friendship. God Bless.
Chris, Linda Stutt
November 18, 2009
Charles your suffering is over and now you are with Martha in peace.It was my pleasure knowing and working with you at Langley. God Bless
Brenda Brooks
November 18, 2009
I started taking Charles to church with me earlier this year. When they gave the alter call to come down and pray, I turned to look at Charles and he had already turned and was heading to the end of our pew. He went to the alter and gave his heart to the Lord and the Lord delivered him that very day. Im so proud of him because I had often wanted to go to the alter but let fear grip me and stop me from God's touch. What an example he has given me. Thank you Charles.
Henry Jones
November 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charles was a very fine and considerate man.May God take him in His arms and give him eternal peace.
Brenda Brooks
November 17, 2009
It was a pleasure to have Martha and Charles a fun part of my life since 1991. I enjoyed all the laughter with both of them. They will be greatly missed but better than that, they are greatly in peace in Paradise with our Lord.
Mary Charlotte (Pearce) Boyette
November 17, 2009
I knew Charles because I grew up in Whaleyville and lived only a door down from him and his family for many years. I knew his parents, Doris and Edgar Knight,(both deceased) and his sisters, Donna Lynn and Mary, and his brother, Wayne. I remember the good times we shared with him and his family. The last time I saw Charles and Martha was at his Mom's funeral, about 10 years ago.I was so sorry to hear he passed away at such a young age.
Mary Charlotte (Pearce) Boyette
John Salisbury
November 17, 2009
I was sadden to hear of Charles'passing on Sunday. He will be missed by many of his co-workers, both currently working at CE or those retired. I personally experienced the "Colonels" daily suffering after the loss of his dearest Martha. He was lost without her, but is now reunited with her in Heaven. God Bless.
Vanessa Butler
November 17, 2009
Charles you are my friend and I will miss you. You are now at peace and out of pain and most importantly you and Martha are together again and ready for an adventure. You both went way too soon; the good ones always go way too soon. Clear skies and calm winds my friend. We will meet again.
Jimmy&Elsie Lilly
November 17, 2009
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
April Casparriello
November 17, 2009
Charles will be missed by his friends and co-workers at Civil Engineering at Langley AFB, VA. He loved to talk about airplanes, old cars and of course, Martha. God put an end to Charles' suffering and delivered him to the kingdom of heaven to reunite him with Martha. Two very special friends that I will dearly miss.
Peace be with you both.
Always, April
Linda Goode
November 17, 2009
Mary and Family,
I did not hear about the passing of your brother-in-law until today. I pray God's blessings upon you and your family. Keep looking up for you know that our God has it all in control. Please remember that I am a phone call away.
God Bless You All.
Love,
Linda Goode and Home 18/19, Petersburg, Virginia
charlie weaver
November 17, 2009
Charles I will miss you
Sandra Walker
November 17, 2009
I'm very sorry to hear of Charles' passing. Now he and Martha are together in peace with no health issues and sharing their love with Our Heavenly Father.
God Bless You All!
Love,
Sandra & Charlie
Richard K. Parker
November 17, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Simuel Brown
November 17, 2009
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time with deepest sympathy, and pray God will give you strength and comfort.
Patti
November 17, 2009
I will remember Charles and Martha and what joy they brought to each other.
I will remember Charles' enthusiasm for WW II history and reenactments
He and Martha are together again - they way they should be
Patti McSherry
November 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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