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1960
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2023
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Benjamin Knight Obituary
He is preceded in death by his parents Mary Hodges and George Bell Knight and Aunt Martha Hansard.
He is survived by his wife and cycle partner Paula J. Bushee. Who together over 28 years packed travel adventures from Maine, and Florida, to grizzly bear encounters in Alaska. Another being their fall wedding in a North Carolina forest meadow at 3000 feet elevation, under ancient 600 year old oak trees.
Ben was a graduate of Georgia Tech School of Architectural. His extensive design portfolio includes churches, custom homes, hospitals, plantations and more for over 40 years.
He was an avid cyclists, hiker, fisherman, Master Gardener, and played 5 musical instruments.
Ben had a huge soft spot in his heart for his (packs of) dogs he rescued and raised.
A future Celebration of Life event to be announced.
Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com.
Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Knight
John Heyward, Norfolk, Va.
March 16, 2023
Years ago I joined Ben´s friends for a week at the beach at Edisto, SC. While surf-casting, I hooked a good fish and brought it in. Ben walked up and without saying a word, unhooked my fish and walked to the beach house. I caught up moments later and found Ben cooking the breaded fish fillets in a frying pan. That fast! I cherish the memory and mourn his passing.
Johnny Amos
March 10, 2023
I met Benny at Boy Scouts Troop 39 when we were around 12 years old. We spent years camping ,hiking , canoeing .tent mates at Rainey Mountain Boy Scout Camp (it rained all week thanks to a passing hurricane). I went to the only Forsyth County High School at the time with Ben. Benny was a great friend to many people and a very smart person. He drew a beautiful set of plans for our home to fit on an existing basement home. I am sad to find out about Benny's passing he will be missed by many people. Glad to meet Paula and Benny at our last class reunion. Thank you Paula for being there for my friend Benny.
Anthony Turpin
March 9, 2023
Paula, my thoughts are with you. Ben was a good friend at GaTech architecture school and in Cumming when I moved there in '91. I was so amazed at his constant activity in the outdoors. I am fond of my personal trips with him that included shooting clay targets on his relatives' property- before Cumming was overdeveloped, and to N.Georgia for camping & trout fishing (War Woman Dell). He was a talented designer and a great influence on me for art, design, music, writers, etc. I hope you are at peace. I will miss him.
Dennis Castleberry
March 7, 2023
Truly a gentle giant. Graduated high school together.
Benny did an amazing design for the main entrance to our first house. I know he will be missed by many.
Julie Sanders
March 7, 2023
I was on the drill team and Benny was such a fun, gentle friend to all! Saw him some years back at a bluegrass festival. He made a large impact on so many and will be missed!
Jimmy Orr
March 7, 2023
I graduated high school with Benny in 1978. He was always a stand up guy! I am so sorry to hear about his passing. He will be missed!
Jimmy Orr
L.W. McDonald and Son Funeral Home
March 8, 2023
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