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Charles Dwane Knight

Date of Death: March 9, 2012

Charles “Dwane” Knight, 86, of Winchester, Virginia, died Friday, March 9, 2012, in his home.

Mr. Knight was born in 1925, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Ralph and Isabelle Knight. He worked for B & M Chevrolet as an auto mechanic for 10 years. In 1960, Mr. Knight bought and operated Dwane’s Frame and Axle in Winchester, Virginia, retiring in 1987. He was a Veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of 2nd Class Motor Machinist Mate.

He was a member of Sherando Presbyterian Church in Stephens City. Mr. Knight was also a member of the Winchester Antique Auto Association.

His wife, Leta Mae Gum Knight, whom he married on June 3, 1962, in Winchester, Virginia, preceded him in death on August 12, 2010.

Surviving are two daughters, Connie Dail of Lakeland, Florida, Elaine Knight of Stephens City, Virginia; four grandchildren, Ryan, Brent and Kevin Dail, all of Lakeland, Florida and Amber Locke of Stephens City, Virginia; three great grandchildren, Ariena, Chloe and Gannon Dail all of Lakeland, Florida; three sisters, Althea Russo of Florida, Thelma Cuthbert of Pennsylvania, and Margie Brown of West Virginia. One sister, Donna Koontz and one brother, Earl Knight preceded him in death.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel with Reverend Tim Arnold officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Frederick County, Virginia.

Pallbearers will be Edward Marshall, Tommy Marshall, Jeremy McIntire, David Gum, Jr., Mike Gum and Tommy Catlett.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday prior to the service from 11:00 – 1:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 2516, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

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Charles “Dwane” Knight, 86, of Winchester, Virginia, died Friday, March 9, 2012, in his home. Mr. Knight was born in 1925, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Ralph and Isabelle Knight. He worked for B & M Chevrolet as an auto mechanic for 10 years. In 1960, Mr. Knight bought and operated Dwane’sContinue Reading

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Terri Sales left a message on March 11, 2012:
Elaine, just wanted to let you know again how sorry I am for the loss of you Dad. My thoughts are with you and Amber during this very heartbreaking time. Terri Sales
Eric Schaff left a message on March 15, 2012:
In honor of Charles Dwane Knight, Eric Schaff lit a candle.
Elaine Knight left a message on March 14, 2012:
Dad, you were the apple of my eye and we spent so much time doing things together as I grew up that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Thank you for giving me such a wonderful life. I love you forever, your daughter Elaine
Elaine Knight left a message on March 14, 2012:
In honor of Charles Dwane Knight, Elaine Knight lit a candle.
Elaine Knight left a message on March 14, 2012:
Very nice words thank you Bill. Keep in touch.
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Elaine Knight left a message on March 14, 2012:
thank you so much Tony
The Herde Family left a message on March 14, 2012:
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. The Herde Family
Hardy and Tammy Monk left a message on March 13, 2012:
In honor of Charles Dwane Knight, Hardy and Tammy Monk lit a candle.
Anthony Barnes left a message on March 12, 2012:
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Tony Barnes
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
What a Good Man... He set a great example of how to live honestly, and still accomplish so very much in his time. He was a good friend, and traveling companion. I was lucky to share some good times with him. My best to Elaine and Amber who were so very close, and who he loved so much.. Bill C.
patricia stern left a message on March 10, 2012:
Dad Knight I "Will" miss you dearly! I was so blessed to have you and Mom Knight as a second set of parents. Thank you so much Elaine and Connie for sharing these two beautiful people with me. I promise that my Mom and Dad along with my family will embrace Elaine and Amber as we always have, that is what family does! You have taught me many life lessons that I promise I will pass on to my son. I know that you will always be watching over me and I find great comfort in knowing that I have another Angel on my side, protecting and loving me as you did in life itself. Love You Forever, Your "3rd" Daughter, Patty Finocchiaro Stern
Bill Carl left a message on March 10, 2012:
What a Good Man... He set a great example of how to live honestly, and still accomplish so very much in his time. He was a good friend, and traveling companion. I was lucky to share some good times with him. My best to Elaine and Amber who were so very close, and who he loved so much.. Bill C.
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Dad, you were the apple of my eye and we spent so much time doing things together as I grew up that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Thank you for giving me such a wonderful life. I love you forever, your daughter Elaine
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. The Herde Family
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Tony Barnes
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Elaine, just wanted to let you know again how sorry I am for the loss of you Dad. My thoughts are with you and Amber during this very heartbreaking time. Terri Sales
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Dad Knight I "Will" miss you dearly! I was so blessed to have you and Mom Knight as a second set of parents. Thank you so much Elaine and Connie for sharing these two beautiful people with me. I promise that my Mom and Dad along with my family will embrace Elaine and Amber as we always have, that is what family does! You have taught me many life lessons that I promise I will pass on to my son. I know that you will always be watching over me and I find great comfort in knowing that I have another Angel on my side, protecting and loving me as you did in life itself. Love You Forever, Your "3rd" Daughter, Patty Finocchiaro Stern
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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