Carlis Ishmel Knight

Carlis was born in Weston, West Virginia, to Sylvia Taylor and Dencil Knight. Following high school, he honorably served in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines. He was deployed to the Korean War, achieved the rank of Sergeant, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Later, he went on to work at the Eastman Kodak Company as an electrical draftsman, where he worked on classified drawings. One of his most notable achievements was his work on the camera that went to space on Apollo 11.

Carl, known as "Buster," was always quick to help a friend fix or build something. He loved restoring classic Mustangs, playing golf, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills, “Be good, do good, God bless, and Go Bills.” In retirement, he took his talents to Bradenton, Florida, fixing anything from golf carts to homes. He was always referred to as a gentleman, a great dancer, and a sharp dresser.

He is survived by his daughters Karla Knight (Annette Post) and Julie Wolfe, and his son Mark (Randi) Knight; his nephew Derek (Alida) Schiller; his grandchildren Kimberly (Greg) Bennett, Erin (James) Lowry, Stefan Wolfe, David Knight II, and Wynter Knight; as well as his great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the U.S. Veterans Medical Centers and Hospice of Virginia for their outstanding care. A service will be held at a future date at Arlington Cemetery.