Robert Bruce Knight

Robert B. Knight, 80, of Grayling passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2024 after a hard fought 20 month battle with cancer. Bob was born in Mansfield, Ohio on January 28, 1944 to William and Mary Emma Knight, the youngest of four boys. 

Bob is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joan, and German Shepherd buddy Gunner. He is also survived by his daughter Shelly Knight and husband Matt Pottenger of Richland, Michigan, grandchildren Josey and Kyle; his son Bryan Knight and wife Shelly of Boise, Idaho, grandchildren Colin, Lily, and Kent.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Pete, Jack and Jim Knight. He leaves behind family and friends, too numerous to mention.

Bob served in the U.S. Army 1965-67 and was a Flight Engineer on Chinook Helicopters in Pleiku Vietnam. After 40 years in aviation, Bob retired as a commercial airline captain in 2003. Bob was a professional ski instructor skiing all over the world. He loved playing golf and spending lots of time riding his Harley meeting friends wherever he rode. Bob grew up on KP Lake in Lovells, Michigan where he always wanted to spend his retirement years. After 37 years in Eagle, Idaho he and Joan found their dream home and moved back to KP Lake in 2021.

Cremation has taken place and his final resting place will be at the Lovells Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling, Michigan. It was Bob’s wishes not to have funeral services or flowers, but, for family and friends to celebrate his life with the memories he made with them. Bob will be deeply missed by all those he was surrounded with during his lifetime.

Condolences can be shared at www.sorensonlockwood.com

Should you wish to make a donation in Bob’s honor please consider: St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org); or Shriners Hospitals for Children - Shriners Children's |Shriners Hospitals for Children (shrinerschildrens.org)