BORN

1949

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Kraft Funeral Service

708 East Spring Street

New Albany, Indiana

Charles "Steve" Knight Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 5, 2012.

CHARLES STEPHEN "STEVE" KNIGHT, 63 years of age, of New Albany, IN was called home by his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2012 while at home with his family. Steve was employed by the Floyd County Sheriff Department for 37 years. He served on the Floyd County Police Department for 32 years in many positions including shift commander and chief. He was the department's domestic violence instructor and member of the Floyd County Metro SWAT Team, where he served as Assistant SWAT Commander and most recently Crisis Negotiations Team leader. Upon retiring from his police duties in 2005, he was appointed Floyd County Jail Commander. Prior to beginning his life-long service to his community, Steve served his country in the United States Marine Corps. from 1967 – 1972, where he earned many distinguished honors including two purple hearts. He was a combat veteran of the Viet Nam War. Steve was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Frank C. Denzinger Lodge #171, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3281 and Masonic Temple Lodge #39. He was a member of St. John's Presbyterian Church in New Albany. Steve will be remembered as a true warrior in his fight against cancer, but above all, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard J. Knight and Goldie M. Drake Knight.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda Hurst Knight, his daughter, Sherri Knight and her husband Tim, his son Todd Knight and his wife Karen and 3 grandchildren, Lexi, Zachary and Sean. He also leaves a brother Ray Knight and his wife Carol.

Visitation will be from 12:00 pm ~ 8:00 pm Friday, December 7th and after 8:00 am Saturday, December 8th at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. His funeral service will be Noon Saturday, December 8th at the Kraft Chapel with entombment to follow in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany with military honors. A masonic memorial service will be held 7:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may go to Hosparus of Southern Indiana, 624 E. Market St., New Albany, IN 47150.

Online condolences may be made at www.kraftfuneralservice.net

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January 10, 2013

Steve;

You will be missed by all who knew you!
It was a pleasure.

Dallas Meyer

December 8, 2012

Charlie Scott

Linda, Sherry, and Todd: you are all in our prayers as you go through this trying time. Know that Steve is now at rest. I'm sorry we were unable to come by for visitation. Charlie & Donna Scott

December 8, 2012

maria cochran

Linda,Sherry and Todd sorry for your loss i enjoyed working Steve and he will be missed but never forgotten

December 8, 2012

Don Beaver

While living across from the family for 14 years Steve and Linda became true friends. I will always remember the advice given me by Steve during my strugles. He was a good man and im proud to have called him friend!

December 7, 2012

Brad and Debbie Farrell

Our prayers go out to your family during this time. May God's grace and comfort be upon you.

December 6, 2012

Ruben Borrego

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Knight family. I love you all

December 6, 2012

MARY JANE HALE

HE AT PEICE IN GODS ARMS NOW..AND MISSED VERY MUCH HERE....I WILL PRAY FOR THE FAMILEY...SINCERLY MARY JANE (BRAITLING ) HALE...I WAS FROM NEW ALBANY

December 6, 2012

Sorry to hear about Steve. Our condolences to the family.
Monica and Gary Read

December 6, 2012

Gary Martin

Tamy and I share in your loss and will continue to keep your family in our prayers. Steve tought me a lot about being a Law Enforcment Officer. He was not only my Sergeant he was my mentor, friend and Masonic Brother. A true hero who stood the thin line between good and evil, between order and chaos. He will be greatly missed.

December 6, 2012

Dennis Asher

Steve was a great person, family man, police officer and mentor to many of us. He will be sorely missed. Linda, Sherry, Todd and the rest of his family are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 6, 2012

Dan Rezits

I enjoyed working with Steve for many years. He was always there to assist in anyway he could. He will be greatly missed.

December 6, 2012

Derrick Booker

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

December 6, 2012

Todd and Karen Knight

We love you and miss you more than words can express.

December 6, 2012

Linda and Family, I've been going to call and/or stop by for a visit since last christmas upon learning of Steve's cancer. June and I are so sorry for your loss and not taking time out to visit with friends as we should. I've prayed for Steve and the family since learning of his illness and only wish that the good Lord be with each one of you through these very difficult times. Ray & June Jacobi

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