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DeForest Knight Obituary
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KNIGHT, DeForest age 77, of Homosassa, FL., formerly of West Milton, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Etta Knight. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Evelyn Marie Knight-Homosassa, FL, son Forest Ray "Duey" Knight-Laura, daughters and sons-in-law DayeAnn and Harold Smart-Bellefontaine, Lynda and Spencer Roth-West Milton, sister Ruth Marie Lechner, Dayton, 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was employed as the senior laboratory technician for Inland Manufacturing, a division of General Motors, served in the Army and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and the VFW Post, and the American Legion Post #487 and the Scottish CIan McNaughton. He was an avid rider with the Gold Wing Road Riders of Inverness. Services will be held on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 1:00pm at Hale-Sarver Funeral Home 284 N. Miami, West Milton. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Military honor will be performed at the cemetery. Masonic services will be held at 12:45 PM, at the funeral home. Friends may call on Friday one hour prior to services from 12:00-1:00pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for DeForest Knight
Harold & Alma Sizemore
December 14, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Andrea Canan
December 13, 2006
Aunt Evelyn,
What a loss! Uncle Forest was someone who always made everyone laugh. I'll never forget when I turned 16 and asked for a car for my birthday and he sent me all the way from Florida, a match box blue convertible. Or when he came to my softball games and yelled "go Fart Blossom." He is such a loving man and I'll never forget that in him.
Leslie Walton
December 12, 2006
Gramma, As everything probably is going at the speed of light; know that when things slow down I am here whenever you need me. Grandpa will be missed by all but I will never forget the Hershey bars and red pop he took me out for as a child or the fatherly advice I got later on in life. I would of pitied the fool who would of messed with me in front of my papa. AKA "The Brat"
DayeAnn Smart
December 12, 2006
Mom, It is nice that so many people have a place that they can express things about dad for you to read and keep. He was a good dad and always provided for his family. Times will be different now but we will always remember.
I know we have our memories now and God walks with us during our time of sorrow.
Donnie & Brenda Fowler
December 12, 2006
Evie:
You are in our prayers. if you need anything call us.
Deb Lechner
December 12, 2006
Evelyn, You Will never know how much Forest meant to our family! He was Garry's favorite uncle / father figure. Andrea and Scott were always proud to introduce "their" Favorite Great-Uncle with a FANTASTIC sense of humor, who incidentally never met a stranger . We will all miss him very, very much. He has an eternal place in all of our hearts!
Pete and Jolene McCallum
December 12, 2006
Good-bye old friend. We have a lot of good memories. We will miss you. Evie, We are here for you when you need us.
Love and prayers
Pete and Jolene
wanda getter
December 12, 2006
Aunt Evelyn,
i haven't had contact with you or uncle forest since mom and dad died. but our prayers and thought are with you always.he was a great guy and always wanted the best for us kids.
Traci Ramirez
December 12, 2006
Aunt Evie, we will miss Forest deeply and are saddened at his passing. Please know that our love and prayers are with you now and always!! Love, Traci and Don Ramirez
Sue & Ture Almquist
December 12, 2006
Evie: I sure will miss Uncle Forrest, even tho we haven't stayed in contact. He has been a GREAT uncle to my daughter Traci. God Bless you!
Bill & Mary Rieger
December 12, 2006
Evelyn, DeForest was one of a kind and we both are glad that we got to know him and his witty humor. A friendship to remember!
Bill & Mary
Sandy Knight Shedden
December 12, 2006
You will be missed, DeForest. May you be at peace....
Evie, we love you. During this time of sorrow we pray God comforts you with His great love... Sandy & Jamie Shedden
Janie (Miller) Hilt
December 12, 2006
For Duey, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in the days ahead. I am thinking about you.
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