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Shawn Patrick McKnight, 43 of Tallahassee, Florida died 24 July at approximately 1:00 p.m. in Jacksonville, Florida at Shands Hospital. Private services are planned amongst family and friends.

A native of West Virginia. He lived in Tallahassee since 1972. He was a Leon High School class of 1987 graduate and held a B.S. and M.S. from Florida State University. Shawn also served in the Peace Corps in Uganda and Western Samoa. He fought cancer and related health problems for over 12 years and during that time travelled the world extensively and by all accounts was a most endearing and loved gentleman.

He is survived by his mother Jytte N. McKnight of Tallahassee; Scott G. McKnight and Jesse Dalby McKnight of Seattle, Washington; Steven D. McKnight of Miami, Florida; David, Milagros, Andrew and Angelina McKnight of Miami, Florida; and Ashley Gardner Jones of Tallahassee, Florida.

Services will be held on August 17, 2013 at 2:00pm. For information contact [email protected]

Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jul. 30, 2013.
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I remember Shawn from his youth while he was living in Indian Head Acres. He and my son Jon George were good friends and hung out together a lot. He was always very nice and polite when visiting our home. We all really enjoyed his company. Our hearts break for his family and we know he will always live on in the hearts of all who knew him. May he RIP. The George Family

August 15, 2013

You will be missed terribly by so many. Rest in peace

Marikah:)

August 11, 2013

Shawn, you were one of the coolest -- and THE most mellow, laidback -- dudes I've ever known. Always enjoyed hanging out with you at Leon and TCC. Glad we were able to reconnect a few years ago here on Facebook. Rest in peace, "Bird Dog." Always remember to "cement your fence posts."

Noell Barnidge

August 7, 2013

anonymous anonymous

July 30, 2013

So sad to hear of the loss of my dear friend shawn, you will never be forgotten sir. Laughs all the way to heaven

Latasha Hayes

July 30, 2013

I was sad to hear of Shawn's passing. I have great memories of meeting him in '87, Mr. Butler's Industrial Arts class at Leon. I've enjoyed staying in touch with Shawn since reconnecting on Facebook. Shawn always knew how to make someone laugh and feel loved. RIP Shawn.

Meredith McKnight

July 30, 2013

We are sorry to learn of the passing of Shawn, but grateful for his service to our nation as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uganda and Western Samoa.

Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association

July 30, 2013

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