Richard Oscar Knight's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2024 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Richard Oscar Knight

May 18, 1932 - January 11, 2024 (91 years old)

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Richard Oscar Knight's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2024 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes

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Richard Oscar Knight

May 18, 1932 - January 11, 2024 (91 years old)

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Richard Oscar Knight Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Oscar Knight of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, who passed away at the age of 91, on January 11, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lincoln O. Knight and Leona C. Adcock Knight; his wife Wanda Knight; his sisters, Dorothy Bettigrew, Dorcus Tate and Doris Wilder; and his in-laws, E. J. Tate, Rufus Wilder, Carl Garrett, Billy Bishop, Phillip Halstead, Bobby Garrett and Barbara Wofford.

He is survived by: his daughters, Dr. Lynne Knight Dardenne (Ray) of Point Cedar and Debbie Knight Harrington (Cliff) of Benton, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Matthew Richard Dardenne (Ashli) of Bentonville, Laura Harrington Westbrook (Jess) and Amy Harrington Ford (Clay) of Benton; his brother Robert Knight (Ruth); and his in-laws, Carroll, Betty Rogers of Curtis, Lethea Bishop and Phyllis Halstead. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorials may be made to The Point Cedar Fire Department, Free Hill Cemetery Fund or First Assembly of God Church in Arkadelphia.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes



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Visitation

Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home
517 Clay St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

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Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home
517 Clay St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

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Jan 13

Burial

Rest Haven Memorial Gardens
4647 Pine St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

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