Johns W. Knight

Johns W. Knight, 91 of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. He was the son of George and Frances Knight, born September 5, 1922 in Punta Gorda, FL. Johns served in the US Navy with the original Amphibious Scout/Raider Unit, handling underwater demolition during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He was a man of many talents including working for the Lee County Sheriff Office at Boca Grande for 26 years and was the owner/operator of Knight Brothers Boat and Marina. Johns will be remembered as a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, and who taught his children and grandchildren a positive work ethics. Johns will be greatly missed by his wife Virginia of 67 years; daughter, Virginia Knight; sons, Thomas Knight, Johns, Jr. (Shelia) Knight, Eugene (Cindy) Knight; sister, Florence Godwin; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law, Carolene; 3 brothers and 1 sister. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11 am, Thursday, January 9, 2014 with a service to celebrate Johns' life at 11am at Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services. Burial will be at Indian Springs Cemetery. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.Ltaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guest book. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral.