08/11/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Al Knight
Alfred B. Knight
(d. 09 Aug 2013)
Hampton High School Class of 1946
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08/11/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Al Knight
Alfred B. Knight Hampton High School Class of 1946 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have more sad news this Sunday.
Al Knight,
Hampton High School Class of 1946,
passed away in Hampton on Friday, August 09, 2013 at the age of 84. He
was the owner of Benton-Knight, Ltd.
in downtown Hampton.
From Jay Gunter
(Ferguson HS - '66) of VA - 08/11/13 - "
Alfred B.
Knight":
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I have sad
news. Al Knight HHS '46, owner of
Benton-Knight, Ltd. clothing store in
Hampton, passed away on Friday.
Oh, I'm so
sorry to learn this; thank you for letting me know, Jay.
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From the Daily Press - 08/11/13:
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HAMPTON - Alfred B. Knight,
age 84, went to join the love his life Anne Bloxom Knight on August 9, 2013.
Al is survived by his two children, A. Benton Knight II of Hampton, VA, and Harriet K. Carpenter (Clay) of Grand Junction, CO; and three grandchildren, Alfred "Trey" Benton Knight III, Kellen Donegan Knight and Courtlyn Virginia Carpenter. He is also survived by brothers and sisters Tom (Gloria), Curtis (Dolores), Sandy Baranek, Sonny, June, J.D. (Carolyn), Tina (Bob Evans), and Earl (Anne). He was preceded in rest by his wife, Anne B. Knight, mother, Rhotenah Benton-Knight, his father Junious Elliot Knight, and his brothers Braxton Y. "Brack" Knight and Howard R. Knight. |
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Al began his nearly 70 year career
in the men's clothing business as a 16 year old part timer at Wortheimer-Connors,
graduating from Hampton High School in 1946. In 1951, he was drafted into the
Army, and Anne Bloxom insisted they get married before he left Hampton. Upon returning from service, Al owned and ran shops in Hilton, Riverdale, Coliseum Mall, Denbigh, ending his nearly 70 year career at Benton-Knight Ltd in downtown Hampton. Al and Anne spent six lovely decades together and in his own words, he was grateful for the long and fulfilled life he lived. There was nothing he enjoyed more than people so please join the family from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, for a celebration of Al's life at Benton-Knight Ltd, 28 S. King St, Hampton, VA. A memorial service will be held at 9:00am on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Rosser Higgins officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Al's memory to the Legacy Home for Hospice and Support, 2 Fenwick Rd., Hampton, VA 23651 or the Drs. Nadler and Vinik Diabetes Research Fund #3419 held at the Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation. Make checks payable to the EVMS Foundation, Fund #3419, PO Box 5, Norfolk, VA 23501 or online at www.evmsfoundation.com. Arrangements by
R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.View and post condolences on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Al was a very kind and affable man, and a fine businessman. I well
remember the shop in Riverdale... always the very best of merchandise.
He left an indelible mark on Hampton, which will prevail for many
decades hence. August 11, 2013
My condolences to the
family of Alfred B. Knight in the passing of your loved one. May the
God of comfort be with you. Ps. 90:10 Ps. 37:10,11,,29.
Sincerely, E. Mitchell. ~ E. Mitchell, Virginia
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Our sincerest
sympathies are extended to Mr. Knight's family and friends at this difficult
time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Carol Buckley
Harty
7020 Lure Court
Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309
915-780-3048
For All the Saints
- Lyrics by
William W. How (1823-1897) , 1864
Music (Sine Nomine) by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), 1906
For all the saints
who from their labors rest,
Who thee by faith
before the world confessed.
Thy name, O Jesus,
be forever blest.
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock,
their Fortress and their Might;
Thou, Lord, their captain
in the well-fought fight;
Thou, in the darkness drear,
their one true light.
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
O may Thy soldiers,
faithful, true, and bold,
Fight as the saints
who nobly fought of old,
And win with them
the victor's crown of gold.
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
And when the strife is fierce,
the warfare long,
Steals on the ear
the distant triumph song,
And hearts are brave again,
and arms are strong.
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
From earth's wide bounds,
from ocean's farthest coast,
Thro' gates of pearl
streams in the countless host,
Singing to Father,
Son, and Holy Ghost,
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
"For All the Saints" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://www.tagnet.org/digitalhymnal/en/dh421.html - 04/17/07
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of
http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05
Ferguson High School's Anchor clip art courtesy of
Steve Silsby (FHS - '72) of NC
- 12/14/05
Thanks, Steve!
Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of
http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/
- 10/02/05
Replaced courtesy of
http://www.hamptonhigh1964.com - 02/17/09
Animated Military Flags clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
