Charles A. McKnight – Owosso, Mich.
Charles A. McKnight, 101, of Owosso, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at Oakley Community Church with the Rev. Dr. John Miller officiating. The family received friends at NELSON-HOUSE FUNERAL HOME from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will take place at a later date at Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth by the Rev. Larry Coltura. Charles was born March 12, 1922, in Dow, Okla., son of Columbus and Margaret Shore McKnight. He loved music and attending jamborees; playing the organ and piano and was active since he was 8 years old, playing the guitar, piano and various other instruments at church. His love for music came from the Lord. Charlie was a member of Road Riders For Jesus due to his love of motorcycles. He proudly served in the United States Army Air Force and was a member of Oakley Community Church. Charles retired from General Motors as a tool and die maker. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette “Charlene” Maddock McKnight, whom he married on Sept. 24, 2011. He is also survived by brothers, W. Dennis (Shirley) McKnight of Belle Vernon, and David “Pete” (Sallie) McKnight of Midland, Mich.; stepchildren, Randy (Jennifer) Maddock of Troy, Mich.; Carmen (Ron) Hoffman of Beulah, Mich.; grandchildren, Ryan Maddock, Joseph Maddock and Melissa Hoffman; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Hazel Huffman and Robert McKnight. Memorial contributions are suggested to Oakley Community Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-House.com.
