In Memory Of
Bruce R. Knight
1946
2022
Bruce R. Knight
January 19, 1946 — September 10, 2022
Bruce R. Knight, age 76, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at The Toledo Hospital. He was born on January 19, 1946, in Annapolis, Maryland, to the late Phillip and Nettie Belle Knight.
Bruce graduated from DeVilbiss High School and continued his education at the University of Toledo. He had worked at Norfolk Southern, where he retired after 40 dedicated years. Bruce loved photography, collecting old coins, and watching Formula 1 Racing. Most of all, Bruce loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Those left to forever cherish his memory are his loving wife of 47 years, Deborah (Hill) Knight; children, Kimberly Multop, Kendra Yost, Kasey (Alex) Purtee, and Lindsay (Steven) Hershberger; eight grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; a brother, Phillip Knight; and a sister, Vicki Knight (Dan).
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Nettie Belle (Clayton) Knight.
Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Monday, September 19, 2022, from 2:00 pm until the time of his memorial service at 5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.NewcomerToledo.com.
Bruce graduated from DeVilbiss High School and continued his education at the University of Toledo. He had worked at Norfolk Southern, where he retired after 40 dedicated years. Bruce loved photography, collecting old coins, and watching Formula 1 Racing. Most of all, Bruce loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Those left to forever cherish his memory are his loving wife of 47 years, Deborah (Hill) Knight; children, Kimberly Multop, Kendra Yost, Kasey (Alex) Purtee, and Lindsay (Steven) Hershberger; eight grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; a brother, Phillip Knight; and a sister, Vicki Knight (Dan).
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Nettie Belle (Clayton) Knight.
Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Monday, September 19, 2022, from 2:00 pm until the time of his memorial service at 5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.NewcomerToledo.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bruce R. Knight, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, September 19, 2022
2:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
Service
Monday, September 19, 2022
Starts at 5:00 pm (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
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