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HOMER KNIGHT Obituary

Homer Dean Knight, 81, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2014. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife, Sun C. Knight; daughter-in-law, Bobbie Knight; grandchildren, Matthew Knight, Robin Knight, and Michael Knight all of Bagram, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters. Homer enlisted in the United States Army on January 23, 1953. He rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class before applying for Warrant Officer. He applied for Warrant Officer while working with the Nike Hercules Missile System. He became a Warrant (WO1). He went to the Patriot Missile System Course and retired as Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3). He was honorably discharged on March 1, 1987. Visitation will be held 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:30pm on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will begin at 11:30am on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will follow at 1:00pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

Published by El Paso Times from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8, 2014.
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Mr. Knight was a great guy to serve with--quiet, but always ready to help.

Phil Browder

Phil Browder

October 2, 2014

Mr. Knight,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U. S. Army. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Mike Casey

October 2, 2014

Homer a great Air Defender you will be greatly missed thank you for your mentorship and friendship. God bless you!

Bruce Frady

October 1, 2014

Proud to have served with Mr. KNIGHT. D Btry 2/1 ADA.

October 1, 2014

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Prayer Service

7:30 p.m.

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4631 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX 79904

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11:30 a.m.

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4631 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX 79904

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Committal

1:00 p.m.

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