Obituary for Paul W. Knight
Paul W. Knight, 100, of Fairfield, PA died Sunday evening, February 13, 2022 at the Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital.
Born December 23, 1921 in Burke, VA, he was the son of the late George and May (Merryman) Knight. He was the husband of the late Josephine Mae (Klein) Knight who died January 2, 2013.
Mr. Knight was a decorated Veteran of the United States Army during World War II. He was a tank commander and served in the Normandy invasion, June 6, 1944. This was followed by deployments throughout Europe. After his military service, he worked as a glazier, specializing in greenhouse construction. He, in fact, built greenhouses at Longwood Gardens.
Paul is survived by his two daughters, Sister Jo Ann Knight, of Fairfield, PA, Kathleen Weddle, of Bunker Hill, WV, three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emilie, Erin, nine great grandchildren, Anthony, Lauren, Camille, Olivia, Isaiah, Jacob, Benjamin, Brynn, Trey, and a special niece, Thelma. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Paul, and siblings, Georgia, Alvin, and Garland.
The family is planning a graveside service in the future at St. Leo’s Cemetery, Inwood, WV. The Monahan Funeral Home is in charge the funeral arrangements and online condolences may be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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Born December 23, 1921 in Burke, VA, he was the son of the late George and May (Merryman) Knight. He was the husband of the late Josephine Mae (Klein) Knight who died January 2, 2013.
Mr. Knight was a decorated Veteran of the United States Army during World War II. He was a tank commander and served in the Normandy invasion, June 6, 1944. This was followed by deployments throughout Europe. After his military service, he worked as a glazier, specializing in greenhouse construction. He, in fact, built greenhouses at Longwood Gardens.
Paul is survived by his two daughters, Sister Jo Ann Knight, of Fairfield, PA, Kathleen Weddle, of Bunker Hill, WV, three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emilie, Erin, nine great grandchildren, Anthony, Lauren, Camille, Olivia, Isaiah, Jacob, Benjamin, Brynn, Trey, and a special niece, Thelma. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Paul, and siblings, Georgia, Alvin, and Garland.
The family is planning a graveside service in the future at St. Leo’s Cemetery, Inwood, WV. The Monahan Funeral Home is in charge the funeral arrangements and online condolences may be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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