Robert William Knight

Robert William Knight passed away October 25, 2026 at the age of 84. He was born on August 7, 1942 in Sebastopol, California to the late William Cecil Knight and Audrey Mae Lindsay.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Knight; nieces, Jennifer (Brian) Strength of Auburn, Alabama and Judy (Bill) Worrell of Wake Forest, North Carolina and a nephew, Jeffery (Kathy) Rose of Midland, Georgia.

Mr. Knight lived a life marked by service, dedication, and commitment to his country and community. He served 21 years in the United States Army and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer. During his military career, he served in Vietnam and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, an honor reflecting courage and distinguished service.

Following his retirement from the Army, Mr. Knight continued in public service through his work with Johnson Controls at Cape Canaveral AFS in system security and law enforcement. His years of military and professional service reflected a strong sense of duty and responsibility that remained a defining part of his life.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on October 29, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home of Selma. A graveside service will follow, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at New Live Oak Cemetery in Selma.

Mr. Knight will be remembered with respect and gratitude for his faithful military service, his continued work in security and law enforcement, and the example of dedication he leaves behind.