Richard Harold Knight

Richard Harold Knight, 84, of Bismarck, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at his home. He was born in Danville, IL on February 23, 1937, the son of Ralph and Gwendolyn (Sherrill) Knight. On April 13, 1958, Richard married the love of his life Flora Belle Miller and the two of them spent 63 wonderful years together, she survives.

Also surviving are sons, Ronald Eugene (Mendy) Knight, Roger Eric (Shirley) Knight, Ray Erin (Gwen) Knight; grandchildren, Andrew, Aaron, Jacob, Tyler, Victoria; brothers, Dr. John L. (Esperanza) Knight, Kenneth (Jeanette) Knight, Edward (Marol Lee) Knight; sisters, Loretta (Joe) Cox, Mary (Betsy) Depratt, Barbara (Dale) Olmstead; sister-in-law, Kathy Knight and many nieces and nephews.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, son, Ricky Earl Knight and brother, William Knight.

Richard graduated from Bismarck High School class of 1956. Throughout his life he worked at A&P Grocery Store, Bismarck Henning High School, and Old National Bank. Richard also volunteered at OSF Hospital for several years.

Richard enjoyed attending Bismarck Henning and University of Illinois Athletic Events. He loved spending time with his family and will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him

A Celebration of Richard life will be held at 10am on Friday June 18, 2021, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834 with Pastor Jim Russell officiating. Burial will take place at Gundy Cemetery in Bismarck. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 5pm to 8pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Richards name to the Bismarck Henning Athletics Dept.

Please join Richards family in sharing memories and photos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation Thursday June 17, 2021 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Celebration of Life Friday June 18, 2021 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834