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Bobby Knight Obituary

KNIGHT ADVANCE ~ Bobby Halford Knight July 24, 1935 ~ Nov. 18, 2011 Bobby Halford Knight, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Nov. 18, 2011. Bobby was born on July 24, 1935, in Sanford, to the late William Oscar and Burlina Patterson Knight. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rabon Knight. He was a godly man that served the Lord and loved his wife and family. He answered to many names such as Bobby, Daddy, Dad, Pawpaw, Papa Bobby, Granddaddy, and Great Pop. Bobby is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Bernice Goins Knight of the home; one daughter, Teresa (Jimmy) Smiley of Advance; two sons, Barry (Connie) Knight of Winston-Salem and Oscar Darryl (Susan) Knight of Boone; one sister, Laura (Allen) Cagle of Carthage; one sister-in-law, Doralene Knight of Lillington; one aunt, Treva Knight Gilbert; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Blaise Baptist Church since 1970, where he also served on the Deacon Board. Bobby was well known in Davie County through his business of 33 years as the only State Farm agent in the county. He served as a Davie County Commissioner for 10 years. Bobby loved sports and the great outdoors. He participated in these activities and made many memories with his special friends throughout the years. Bobby also earned his small craft pilots license and IFR rating after retirement. The family wishes to express gratitude to a special lady, Louise Smiley Potts who was one of his caregivers, the employees of Davie Place, and Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. A Celebration of his Life Service will be held on Monday, Nov. 21, at Blaise Baptist Church located at 134 Blaise Church Rd., Mocksville. The body will be placed in the church thirty minutes prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville. In lieu of flowers, memorials can made to the missions and building fund at Blaise Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.eatonfuneral service.com.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2011.

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Kay Kilby

November 20, 2011

Teresa,
I'm sorry for you and your family's loss. I know you Dad will be missed. My Dad used to call him "One of the finest". God will keep him until you all see him again. Will be thinking about you in coming days. Love,K.Kilby

November 20, 2011

Teresa
I am sorry to hear about your Dad. God bless you and your family.
Love
Nancy Redd

November 20, 2011

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God stengthen you during this difficult time. David, Janell, Kacy, Jana, Abby and Reece Yount

November 20, 2011

Barry, Thinking of you and your family, peaceful feeling knowing he is in heaven and there will be no more sorrow or pain for him. Cyndy

Bud ridenhour

November 20, 2011

Bernice and family may the comfort and piece God be yours at this time, and through the days to come.

November 20, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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