Robert McKnight

Robert Mayo McKnight Obituary

• Announcement:

Robert Mayo McKnight, 90, of Almond, New York, passed away peacefully on December 17th at home with his wife of 72 years by his side. He was born on December 18, 1934, in Hornell, New York, to James and Elizabeth McKnight.

• Life & Career:

Robert worked as a Civil Engineer at the New York State Department of Transportation, retiring after 31 years. Robert was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force serving our nation during the Korean War and Cold War Era as a Radio Intercept Operator assigned to the 6911th Radio Squadron Mobile US Air Force Security Service Darmstadt, Germany. Honorably Discharged from Active Duty at Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

• Family:

Robert married the love of his life, Helen Dodge, in 1955, and they had five children: Juanta (McKnight) Weaver, Colleen (McKnight) Harvey, Lois (McKnight) Curran, Robert McKnight, and Michele (McKnight) Lambert. Robert is survived by his brothers, Rodrick McKnight of Angelica, NY, and Ronald McKnight of Cleveland, MS.

Children: Juanta (McKnight) Weaver, Colleen (McKnight) Harvey, Lois (McKnight) Curran, Robert McKnight, and Michele (McKnight) Lambert

Grandchildren: Rachel (Weaver) Docherty, Sienna (Harvey) Burnett, Sara Weaver, Luke Harvey, Brittany (Curran) Studley, Casey (Curran) Rose, Riley Curran, Kelsey Curran, Colby Curran, Dylan Lambert, Carson Lambert, Hunter Lambert, Finnegan Lambert, Aslynn McKnight, Cassidy McKnight

Great Grandchildren: Elie and Ian Docherty, Wyatt and Raegan Evingham, Quinn and Iris Burnett, Lucia and Rock Harvey, Sturgill Studley, Canyon and Wynona Rose, Jonah Lambert, Cooper Curran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth, and siblings: Fred, Richard, Theodor, and Sandra.

• Interests/Personality:

Robert shared his love for family, hunting, shooting sports, running, gardening, and an active lifestyle with his family. Encouraging all his kids, Grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to participate in outdoor activities and athletics, Robert and his wife Helen could always be found on many sidelines and bleachers at various events, cheering, or in the backyard playing catch or engaging in other outdoor sports activities with them. After retiring, Robert was known for being generous with his time to those in need. He was involved in several charitable building projects, including Habitat for Humanity, His Church, and families in his community, as well as others outside the area that needed his skill set and knowledge. He was known for his lifelong Patriotism, love for his wife, dedication to family and friends, and was a devout follower of Christ Jesus

• Services:

A celebration of life will be held on January 9th at 11:00 a.m. at the Almond Community Church.

A military burial service will be scheduled at a later date this coming spring at the Bath National Cemetery.

• Donations: Instead of flowers, donations may be made to Almond Community Church or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

• A Special Thank You:

To Tender Loving Care and their beautiful staff, for caring for Robert and Helen these past 4 years