Frank C Knight, Sr Obituary (1936

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. -Psalm 73:26 ( NLT) Frank Knight " Felt" age 82, was called to eternal rest on Saturday, March 30, 2019, surrounded by family. Frank was born in Macclesfield, NC on August 13, 1936, to the late Walter Frank Knight and Catherine M. Bullock. Frank was educated in the Fountain public school system. After meeting the love of his life Clara, they later relocated to Norwalk, CT where they started and life and family together. Frank and Clara have three sons Frank Jr. Frankie", Tyrone, Frederick, and one daughter Annette Dancy. Frank was employed by the Norwalk Public School system in custodia services and facilities management, from which he retired. Frank enjoyed the company of his rather large family. It wasn't an uncommon thing to find Frank and Clara getting into the car, heading south for a week or two just to see a cousin. Frank loved the company of his seven grandchildren Cedric, Shannon, Tyrone, Frank, Tyree, Asiah, and Travis "Tayvon". They truly were his pride and joy. Frank loved to lend a helping hand, a kind word or a shoulder to lean on. Frank was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church for over 50 years. Frank was predeceased by his parents Walter-Frank and Catherine. His loving and devoted wife Clara Knight of 58 years and Three brothers, James McCoy, William Earl Knight and Clearance Lee Knight. Frank will leave to cherish his memory three sons, one daughter, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Frank also leaves his sister Helen Stevenson of Wilson, NC, The Bullock, Dancy, Cobb, Ward families along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones. Frank was often seen in deep thought and could own a room without saying a word. Frank embodied the quote: " The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress and draws brave by reflection" - Thomas Paine -- SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, April 3, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Calvary Baptist Church of Norwalk 21 Concord Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 Funeral Service Wednesday, April 3, 2019 7:00 PM Calvary Baptist Church of Norwalk 21 Concord Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854