Howard Knight

Howard Blewster Knight, 76, died at High Noon on Easter Sunday after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Eatonton, GA on September 7th, 1932 to the late Rev. Blewster Knight and Sallie Perry Knight. Survivors include beloved wife of over 51 years, Paula Pullen Knight, son, Paul Howard (Delise) Knight, Daughters, Claudia Candice (Jay) Lapointe, Cheri Rebecca (Jeff) Meitz, Grandchildren, Karlene Lapointe, Austin Meitz, Katie Meitz, and great-granddaughter, Ella Grace Lewis. Also, brother, Perry Knight, of Lakeland, Florida and sister, Nelle Howell, of Dublin, Georgia along with nieces, nephews, and extended family. After growing up in Dublin, Georgia, Howard attended Mercer University, where he received his degree in Chemistry. Following his service in the U.S. Military as an air traffic controller, Howard became plant manager of the Mrs. Filbert's Foods, The Charles Miller Company (maker of Mary Jane Candies), then owner of Southeastern Silver Company until his retirement. Join us for a Celebration of Howard's life to be held in his Gardens of Overlook at the family home, 3855 Overlook Avenue, Macon, Georgia, on Friday April 17th from 5 till 8pm with an open tribute service at 6pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Make-A-Wish Foundation or The Children's Hospital of Macon. More life details and stories at our website: www.howardandpaula.com Hart's Mortuary and Crematory at the Cupola is in charge of arrangements.