Edward Boyette Knight went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 while at home.
He was born on August 9, 1918 to Henry Reginald and Mabel Jane Boyette Knight in Middlesex, N.C.
He is survived by his loving wife Laura A. Knight, daughter Catharin Scheck of Tucson, Az, sons Edward and wife Carole Knight of Castro Valley, Ca, Thomas (Reggie) and wife Rhonda of Leland, N.C., and Odell and wife Dina of Rome, Italy. In addition he had five grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Other surviving relatives include three sisters, Alice Wilkerson of Farmville, N.C., Mildred Frances Fletcher of Sun City, Az, and Harriet Cline of Lewiston, NY.
During World War II, Edward served proudly in the Army Air Corps from 1941-1945.
He was also a long time member of Cape Fear Presbyterian Church and served the Gideon’s International for many years.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Cape Fear Presbyterian Church.
Burial with military honors will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10:30 until 11:55 prior to the service and other times at his residence.
A reception at the church will follow the service at the Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideon’s International, 2900 Lebanon Road, Nashville, Tn, 37214
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Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099
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