KNIGHT, Frank Sutton Sr., M.D., 74, of Richmond, died February 25, 2009, after a courageous battle with pulmonary disease. Survivors include his wife, Barbara R. Knight; four children, F. Sutton Knight Jr. and his wife, Nancy, Christopher A. Knight and his wife, Emily, Julie K. Purisima and her husband, Rob, and P. Alexander Knight II and his wife, Emma; 10 grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah, Andrew, Ben, Peter, Jonathan, Ashley, Kristen, Colin and Evan. Dr. Knight graduated from East Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee School of Medicine. As well, his residency was practiced at Emory University. He practiced obstetrics and gynecology for more than 30 years and delivered thousands of babies. Upon a brief retirement from his private practice, he started a second career, working for the Peninsula State Health Department. His hobbies included playing golf, delivering babies, and most importantly, spending time with his family. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Bon Air Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
I am saddened to only learn today of Frank's passing several years ago. He was a very close personal friend throughout college at ETSU and med school (Univ or TN.) A brilliant and dedicated physician and a marvelous, kind, and loving human being. I loved and respected you, my "brother from another mother", and know that we will meet again.
Charles Smithdeal. MD
April 20, 2022 | AIKEN, SC | Brother
To the Knight family;
I was sorry to hear tonight of your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Charlie Diradour
March 09, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Please accept my condolences. I just missed the announcement but would like to pass them on to all the family.
Bob Goodman
March 02, 2009 | Richmond
From all the nurses and other staff on 5 South Ortho at st. Mary's, we were all very sad to hear of the news of Dr. Knight's passing. We all want to offer our condolences to his family and let them know how much we enjoyed having him on our unit. May he now find peace.
5 South Ortho Unit St. Mary's
March 02, 2009 | Richmond, VA
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Dr. Knight delivered our son 39 years ago at Stuart Circle Hospital. He truly was a wonderful man.
Joanna Elgin
February 27, 2009 | Chesterfield, VA
Dr Knight was one of the nicest doctors I ever worked with. I worked L&D at Stuart Circle Hosp. in the late 60s. We all used to watch out the window to see him fold up that tall body to get in his VW. May God give you all comfort.
Jan Furr
February 27, 2009 | Sebring, FL
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Knight's passing. He delivered the first of my three children 33 years ago. I'd seen him numerous times during my pregnancy and really liked him although he was kind of quiet. I will never forget how "alive" he became in the delivery room! It was quite obvious that delivering babies was so special to him.
Cathy Jacocks
February 27, 2009 | Richmond, VA
I am so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was a wonderful man, who always made people feel special when they were around him. He treated me like a family member whenever I saw him, for that I will always be grateful. I know Frank will be missed by all, but the wonderful impressions he left on so many of us will be remembered forever. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cecil Hickam
February 27, 2009 | Pulaski, VA
