On August 23, 2023, Gary Knight, surrounded by his wife, Janet Knight, daughter, Amanda Knight, grandson, Joe Martinez, grandson Gabriel Hill, granddaughter, Allee Mae Hill, Hospice nurse, Karen (The Captain) and Hospice Chaplain, Cindy, went to be with the Heavenly Father.
Gary Lee Knight, born February 23, 1949, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Frank E. Knight and Betty Knight Wymore. Gary married his wife, Janet L Knight January 26, 1985, in Ottumwa, Iowa. They were blessed with two children. A son, Anthony William Knight, who is in heaven, and a daughter, Amanda Janelle Knight, of South Hutchinson.
Gary’s occupation was Industrial Mechanics, working in California, Iowa, Nevada, Arizona and Kansas. He retired from Tyson Foods in South Hutchinson after 20 years of service. He was always the “go to” man to fix and figure out a solution. The man with the beard filled with a world of knowledge and wisdom. Gary was the man who never knew a stranger and could talk to anyone. Every chance he got he would always try to teach you something- giving you a piece of his wisdom. His smile would automatically light up the room. He loved to tell jokes and making people laugh was one of his specialties. He was always there to help anyone that was in need and needed help. He would give his shirt off his back if someone needed it. If you were lucky enough to have known Gary, you would agree that he has left you with a piece of him to remember him by. He was “The Man”, “The Myth”, “The Legend”. He will forever live on looking down on us, still teaching us, each and every day.
Survivors include: his wife, Janet Knight; daughter, Amanda Knight; and grandchildren, Joe Martinez, Gabriel Hill, and Allee Hill all of South Hutchinson; son, James Knight (Tina), Ottumwa, Iowa, Shawn Knight (Tonya), Ottumwa Iowa, and Nickie Cole (Chris) of Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Preceded in death by: his parents; son, Anthony William Knight; and brother-in-law, Larry Joe Spears.
Memorial service will be 10 am Saturday September 2, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Friends may sign the book 9 am to 7 pm Friday, September 1, with family present from 5 to 7 pm at Elliott Mortuary. A burial will take place at a later date in Bethlehem Cemetery, Floris, Iowa.
Memorials are suggested to Reno County Food Bank, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.