Casper Knight
Apr 8, 1923 - Jan 22, 2024April 8, 1923 - January 22, 2024
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Casper Knight
Apr 8, 1923 - Jan 22, 2024April 8, 1923 - January 22, 2024
Place of birth
Madison, Virginia
Military service
Casper served in World War II as an MP in the United States Army in China, Burma, and India
Occupation
Casper worked at Sperry Marine in Charlottesville, Va until retirement age
Hobbies
In retirement, he enjoyed card tournaments and chats on Main Street in Stanardsville and was a skilled gardener
Family
Casper was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Corine Francis Knight; his son, John Casper Knight Jr.; his daughter, Carolyn Faye Gentry; and several siblings
Surviving family
He is survived by his daughter, Tammy K. Gilbert and husband, Greg, of Ruckersville; son, Alvis Wayne Knight and wife, Patsy, of Quinque; brothers, Elvin and Alton; sisters, Katherine and Lorene; eight grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren
Acknowledgments
The family would like to thank Dr. Brooke Bostic, Nurse Julie, and Felicia with Medi Home Hospice for their care and kindness in his final months
Funeral details
A funeral service was held on January 26, 2024, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with Pastor Eddie Deane and Ken Gilbert officiating. Interment took place in Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville, Va. The family received friends one hour before the service at the funeral home
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Born on April 8, 1923
Madison, Virginia