Casper Knight

1923 - 2024

Casper Knight, 100, of Ruckersville, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at his home.

Casper was a steadfast, hardworking man of few words. Casper served his country in World War II as an MP in the United States Army in China, Burma and India. He returned home to Greene County where he married, built a home, raised a family, and worked until retirement age at Sperry Marine in Charlottesville, Va.

In retirement, he enjoyed many card tournaments and chats on Main Street in Stanardsville and was a hell of a gardener.

He was born on April 8, 1923, to the late Wilbur Haywood Knight and Allie Morris Knight. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Corine Francis Knight; his son, John Casper Knight Jr.; his daughter, Carolyn Faye Gentry; as well as brothers Jesse, Haywood, Parker, Marvin, Lindsey, Lyman, Wess, and Glenwood; and sisters Lizzie, Helen, Eunice, Lelia.

He is survived by his daughter, Tammy K. Gilbert and husband, Greg, of Ruckersville; son, Alvis Wayne Knight and wife, Patsy, of Quinque; brothers, Elvin and Alton; sisters, Katherine and Lorene; eight grandchildren, Gina Graham (Chad), Kim Shifflett (Glenn), Douglas Gentry (Lisa), Ashley Ferris (Randy), Alvis Knight Jr., John Knight III, Tonya Smith, Kelli Gilbert; and thirteen greatgrandchildren.

The family would like to thank Dr. Brooke Bostic, Nurse Julie and Felicia with Medi Home Hospice for their care and kindness in his final months.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with Pastor Eddie Deane and Ken Gilbert officiating. Interment was held in Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville, Va. The family received friends one hour before the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home on Friday.