Sherwood Wayne Knight, Sr

RALEIGH – Sherwood Wayne Knight, Sr., 89, a resident of Raleigh, died Monday, February 21, 2022 at Transition LifeCare in Raleigh, NC. Born on December 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Benjamin Knight and Bessie Woodlief Knight Brame. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Norman R. Brame. He was a native of Chester, Pennsylvania but most of his life lived in Vance County NC and Raleigh NC. He was a graduate of Henderson High School and attended NC State University. Mr. Knight was a retired United States Army Veteran having served in the North Carolina National Guard for more than 30 years. He had retired from the US Postal Service where he was employed for 34 years. He was an Assistant Postmaster in Henderson, NC and Postmaster in Warrenton, NC. Mr. Knight was a past President of the Henderson Shrine Club, a past President and past National Director of the Travelers Protective Association and was a member of City Road Methodist Church. Mr. Knight was a man of great faith. A private service will be held for the family. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Wilson Knight of Raleigh, NC; his son Sherwood Wayne Knight, Jr. and wife Debbie, grandson Trey and great grandson Liam of Raleigh, NC; also his daughter Krista Nodell and husband Ted of Raleigh NC, grandson Alek of Asheville, NC and granddaughter Alyona of Phoenix, AR. Mr. Knight will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a wonderful husband to his beautiful wife of 66 years. He was an amazing father, grandfather and great grandfather who taught them many activities including golf, water skiing, fishing and football. Any memorials in Mr. Knight’s memory may be made to your local Hospice. A favorite poem of Mr. and Mrs. Knight: “When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand; the angel said my place was ready in Heaven far above and that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But when I walked through Heavens’ gates, I felt so much at home, for God looked down and smiled at me and told me “Welcome Home”. So when tomorrow starts without me don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me I’m right there in your heart.”