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Palmer Knight Obituary

Palmer Eugene "Gene" Knight YORK, SC - Gene Knight passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. He was born on March 24, 1923 to Ernest and Claire Howell Knight in St. George, S.C. He served in the Navy in World War II and afterwards graduated from Erskine College. He came to York as a coach at York High School. He then worked as an administrator at York Place, after his retirement he worked part time at Black Enterprises. Gene is survived by his wife, Lettie Harper Knight of the home, son, Gene Knight, Jr and his wife Penny of Rock Hill, S.C., a daughter, Elizabeth Lundy and her husband, Ralph Lundy, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., grandchildren, Harper Lundy of Thompson Station, TN., Ralph Lundy, III of Atlanta, GA, Lettie Lundy of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Billy, Howell, David, Ernest and Joe Knight. Gene is remembered for his love of life, of family and friends and his love for quail hunting, bird dog field trials and golf. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, York, S.C. on Saturday, November 14, 2015, with Rev. Greeley officiating, followed by a reception in the Parrish House. The family will receive friends Friday, November 13, 2015 from 5-7 P.M. at the home, 1260 Springlake Road, York, SC. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Good Shepherd, P.O. 437, York, S.C. 29745. Bratton Funeral Home in York is serving the Knight family. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2015.

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Ed Land

November 16, 2015

Lettie, Gene and Elizabeth:
Coach Knight was a special person and touched the lives of many people who came through York High School. And, I was fortunate to be one of them. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.

Bob Gaillard

November 14, 2015

prayers and love brother

Patricia Mccurry

November 13, 2015

my thoughts and prayers are with you all.coach Knight was a special kind of person and he will be missed.

Page Hendrix

November 13, 2015

Gene,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. Prayers to you and your family.

Bonner Thomason

November 13, 2015

A tribute to a great and inspiring coach "get your hats"; a great man and a good friend. I will always remember the quail hunts on Thanksgiving morning.

November 13, 2015

We are thinking about all of you, and are so sorry for your loss. Love always, the Dailey Family

Wayne Hogue

November 13, 2015

So sorry to hear about Gene

November 13, 2015

So sorry the hear about Gene.
Wayne Hogue
Sandy Utah

Chris Miller

November 13, 2015

Gene Jr. and family,
What a blessing your father was on this entire community, specifically molding young men into today's leaders. While we send our condolences for your loss, we also send our happiness that he is finally home with his heavenly father free of pain. You and your entire family are in our prayers.
Chris, Haven, and John Parker Miller

November 13, 2015

Gene I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and Penny and your family. Anne Ballard

November 13, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for your family during this sad time.
Libby S. Cooper

Carson Taylor

November 13, 2015

Sorry to hear this news. He was a fine man and will be missed.

Tom Jackson

November 13, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.

S. Washington

November 13, 2015

Sorry for your loss . May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.

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