Florida ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Albert Knight KNIGHT, Albert Augustus, 83, passed away May 18, 2004 at Tampa General Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1920 to C.B. and Gertrude Knight in Cheraw, South Carolina. He served in the United States Air Force from 1941-1945 and was stationed in Accra, Africa. His last assignment was at Hendricks Field in Sebring. While in the Air Force, he was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, 1 Service Stripe, 5 Overseas Service Bars, and a Good Conduct Medal. His highest rank was Staff Sergeant. On October 30, 1945, he was honorably discharged. On May 23, 1947, he married Edith Murphy in Sebring. His first employment after being discharged from the service was at Eighth Air Depot in Sebring. He then was a foreman at Webster Manufacturing for 30 years. Albert has been deemed a honorary lifetime member of the Sheriff's Association. Albert was an avid quail hunter. He was a very loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith M. Knight. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ruth and Robert Strenth; and his two granddaughters, Christina Lynn and Shannon Leigh "Buck" Strenth. He has one sister, Sue Lee Engle, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and a brother, Curtis Knight, in Hicksville, New York. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Albert attended the First Presbyterian Church of Sebring. On May 8, 2004, he attended Christina's graduation from Warner Southern College in Lake Wales. He was able to see her receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work and Psychology at the age of 19. On May 14, 2004, he was at Bible Fellowship waiting to see Shannon graduate as Valedictorian from Heartland Christian School on her 18th birthday, but had a massive heart attack before the ceremony began. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2004 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Morris Funeral Chapel. The service will be held Friday, May 21, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sebring and will be officiated by Re verend Darrell Peer. Memorials can be made to the Highlands County Cancer Society. Burial will be at Pinecrest Cemetery. MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL Published in the TBO.com on 5/19/2004.