David G. Knight Passes Away

We have lost David G. Knight. His local newspaper recorded his obituary. I've added some photos in the fashion he liked to be remembered:

David G. Knight, 76, of Bloomington passed away at 7:40 a.m., Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

David was born February 19, 1947 in Danville, the son of Gleason and Virginia Stortzum Knight. 

He married Luella Barrett on June 23, 1973, in Hume, IL. She survives.

David attended both Danville and Decatur Schools. He enlisted in the US Army and served during Vietnam. A man of many hats, David owned and operated McLean County Fence and Deck, was a snowplow operator for the Illinois Department of Transportation and enjoyed his earlier years as a photographer.

David was a member of both Epiphany Catholic Church and St. Patrick Catholic Church of Merna. He was involved in TEC, CURSILLO; and Life Teen at Epiphany.

David loved learning and lived a life of adventure. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting bears in Alaska. He also enjoyed music, especially Queen and the Beatles. Always having good stories to share, David kept the room filled with laughter.

David was very family oriented; was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and a beloved grandfather of six. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

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David is survived by three children, Jeff Knight of Normal, Todd (Bethany) Knight of Janesville, WI and Laura Reid of Manito; six grandchildren, AJ Anders, Layne and Harper Knight, and Ella, Aubrey and Paxton Strange; one sister, Carol Kelly of Normal; one nephew, Brian Luckenbill of Stanford, one niece, Alicia Bachert of Tolono; and his extended family on Luella’s side, whom he adored.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jeff.

His funeral will be at 11:00 a.m.,, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Merna, Bloomington with Rev. Dustin Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Illinois at a later date. There will be time to visit with the family before and after the service, Wednesday, at the church. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to St. Vincent de Paul Society, Birthright or Shriners Hospital for Children.