By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Saturday, November 14, 2020

    12:00 to 2:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Service

    Saturday, November 14, 2020

    2:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Barney C. Knight, 77, of Highland, IL, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL.

    Barney was born May 3, 1943, to Barney and Bessie (nee Stack) Knight in Dover, TN.  On July 15, 1963, he married Linda (Hooten) Knight. in E. St. Louis, IL.

    Barney served in the United States Navy.  He worked as an electrician for many years at Illinois Central Railroad and Chemetco.

    Barney was an outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing, shooting, and archery.  He collected a few classic cars over the years.  Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

    He is survived by his wife, Linda Knight, Highland, IL; daughters, Brenda (Eric) Hornbostel, Collierville, TN, Tami (Robert) Guithues, Highland, IL; grandchildren, Robert and Abbigail Guithues, and William Hornbostel; siblings, Troy (Katherine) Knight, Gene (Nancy) Knight, Julia (Scott) Bierlein, Ken (Eva) Eastwood, James (Tina) Eastwood; many nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his father, Barney Knight; mother, Bessie Knight; and step-mother, Meta Knight.

    Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice.

    Visitation:  Saturday, November 14, 2020, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Funeral Service:  Saturday, November 14, 2020, 2:00 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Interment:  Marine City Cemetery, Marine, IL

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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5 Condolences
 
  1. JULIA Uhiring Green / November 11, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    The world will miss your lovely smile and your patience. You will be missed by your family.

  2. Carol Carroll / November 12, 2020 at 10:18 pm

    We met Conroy and Linda while serving in the US Navy in Charleston SC. Became inseparable friends for many years. He was a gentle giant in my book. I’m sure he will be missed by his family and friends. RIP Conroy!
    Carol Carroll, Charleston SC

  3. Robert Guithues / November 13, 2020 at 7:57 am

    Joined this family in 1991 and he became a father to me. He was there when my father passed with support. He was the most honest man you’d ever meet and he loved his family more than life itself. I’ll truly miss his knowledge on all facts, Saturday morning cowboy watching sessions, car shows, and his laugh. Thanks for making a major impact on my life love ya.

  4. Rafael Rivera / November 13, 2020 at 9:39 am

    Dad was such a kind man, and we will all miss him. We feel so lucky to have known him. Your family are in our hearts and prayers. Lucy and Ralphy.

  5. Patty Prazma Hall / November 25, 2020 at 9:34 am

    I am so sorry for your families loss. My family so enjoyed being neighbors of the Knights for years.
    Hugs and prayers to all of you !

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