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Benjamin Knight Obituary
He was born March 31, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Benjamin F. and Mary Lou (Rentschler) Knight. He was a maintenance electrician at Tower Automotive and formerly worked at County Line Cheese.
He was a member of the Garrett Eagles, S.A.L-Garrett American Legion, Columbia City Elks and Auburn Moose.
Benjamin is survived by a son, Stuart Knight, Garrett, Indiana; a daughter, Diane Allen, Avilla, Indiana; his companion, Brenda Knight, Garrett, Indiana; four brothers, Ken Knight, Howard Knight, Charles Knight, and Bob Knight, all of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is survived by a sister, Kathy Szabo, Fort Wayne, Indiana; and four grandchildren, Dylan Knight, Garrett, Indiana, Issabella Allen and Issac Allen, both of Avilla, Indiana, and Alena Queen of Garrett, Indiana; and one great-grandchild on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin F. and Mary Lou Knight; and sisters Karen Knight and Mary Shoemaker.
There will be a calling in of friends and family at the Garrett Eagles, 220 S. Randolph St., Garrett, Indiana 46738 on Sunday, June 21, 2015, from 2-5 p.m.
Memorials are to the family, in care of Stuart Knight.
You may send a condolence or sign the online register book by visiting www.thomasfuneralhome.org.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas Funeral Home of Garrett.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Knight
Angie may-doss
June 15, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. Will miss him. My prayers go out to you and family.
Jody Creager
June 15, 2015
Our hearts go out to everyone in your family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Ben was such a kind and good-hearted man who would help anyone in need. He always made us laugh and we will miss him forever. You are all in our prayers.
Jody, Donna, and Sam
Kimmie/Carson Claxton
June 14, 2015
Your going to be missed always and forever! Until we meet again our friend! Missing your jokes
marilyn strickland
June 13, 2015
so sorry for your loss many blessings to you and family ben was such a good person
vikki george
June 12, 2015
Ben will be missed very much by many I will keep his whole family in my thoughts and prayers in this hard time
crystal vandalsen(knight)
June 12, 2015
am so sorry for your loss. prayers and hugs to you and family
Jeanette Ray- Smith
June 12, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Ben was a good person.
Amy Monhollen(Wright)
June 12, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to all of you. I remember hanging out with bobby and kenny at their house when I was a teenager. Also have known Brenda since we were little girls. My heart goes out to all of you.
Amy & Barney Slone
June 11, 2015
Barney and me are so sorry for the loss of Ben,he was a good neighbor and friend and we will sure miss him.If you need anything let us know and we will help the best we can.
Kent Johnson
June 11, 2015
Our hearts and thoughts are with the Knight family. We will miss Ben at Tower. I always enjoyed seeing him and sharing a laugh.
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