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ALVIN KNIGHT
ALTON — Alvin C. Knight, 81, passed away at 7:07 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at his home in Alton.
He was born Nov. 2, 1935, in Alton, Illinois, the son of Alvin and Jeweldean (Courdrey) Knight.
He married Beverly J. Nevels on Dec.15, 1969, in Clayton, Missouri. She preceded him in death on Jan. 13, 2014.
He retired as a cook at the Alton Mental Health, where he worked for most of his career; he later worked for the Haynor Library. He loved playing the steel guitar, listening to old time country music, dancing and fishing, especially for catfish.
He is survived by seven children, Robin Wilburn of Alton, Melody Hodges of East Alton, Ben Wood of Denver, Colorado, Justin and Shari Knight of Centennial, Colorado, Steve and Maureen Knight of East Alton, Tammy and Gary Koenig of Jerseyville, and Shannon and Greg Boucher of Grafton; seventeen grandchildren: Jason, Curtis, Derrick, Christine, Doo, Chris, Zach, Brenden, Ambria, Austin, Maddie, Reese, Tyrell, Jonathon, Jason, Jacob and Jonah; and seven great- grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton, where funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at 10 a.m.
A private burial will be held on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences and guest book can be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Knight
Shane Tanner
October 20, 2017
Rest in peace Curt.
Tammy Koenig
October 19, 2017
Dad you will be missed. But I know you are with mom and all my grandparents, and your brothers.
L. Joe Asaro
October 19, 2017
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Roger Roentz
October 19, 2017
Can't say enough good about my friend Curt not only was he a great musician. He was also a great human being always had that smile. I will certainly miss him. My condolences too his family.
Deb Knight
October 19, 2017
There are no words. A great guy all the way around. You are missed. Please tell everyone there hello...Love, Deb K.
Robin
October 18, 2017
Miss you so much already, although my heart is aching...I know you are no longer suffering and my belief is you are now with mom and other family members and can dance and fish whenever you want. Thank you for being there for me, you were a good dad.
Michelle, Jan and Jeana
October 18, 2017
Curt you will be sadly missed by all of us. We have great memories of VFW music dancing and just enjoying being with you. We all 3 also worked at Alton Mental Health with you. RIP
Darrell Hodges
October 18, 2017
hope they need a steel player up there they got a good one now rest in peace curt
October 18, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family. Losing a loved one is painful but our God promise the we will see them again. May the words in Job 34: 14, 15 give you comfort in this sorrow moment.
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