Karl Byron Knight

Karl B. Knight, age 96 of Mecca Township, passed away at his home on May 6, 2020. Karl was born in Mecca on October 12, 1923 to Howard & Bernice (Baldwin) Knight. He was a 1941 graduate of Mecca High School and a lifelong resident of the township.

Karl spent his career owning and operating his own dairy farm, Knighthaven Farm.

On September 8, 1945, Karl was united in marriage to his first wife the former Rose Magdych who preceded him in death on July 17, 1981. On March 16, 1987, Karl married his second wife the former Virginia “Jenny” Lynch who preceded him in death on January 27, 1997.

A man of faith, Karl was a member of Greene Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He enjoyed talking to people about God’s purpose for people to live forever on Earth. When he took a break from working Karl was found either playing or watching a baseball or basketball game. He also took solace in his gardens tending to his many rosebushes.

Karl is survived by his children: Jonathan Knight, Janet (William) Ward, Jeffrey Knight all of Cortland, Dennis Knight of California and Nathan (Becky) Knight of Cortland; his grandchildren: Elyse Ward (Matthew) Foust, Ethan Ward, Abigail Knight (Ben) Hollabaugh, Timothy, Thomas and Amanda Knight; his great-grandchildren: Lily and Charlotte Foust and Ember Ward; his sister Ruth (Jim) DiGiacobbe and his brother Roy (Martha) Knight as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his beloved wives; Karl was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Harold, Ernest and Donald Knight.

A virtual memorial service is being planned for Sunday May 17th, 2020. Please email karlknight1923@gmail.com for further information.