Richard Lee McKnight Obituary

In loving memory of Richard Lee McKnight of Harrison, Ohio, who departed this world on January 12, 2025 at the age of 88. Richard Lee leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Lee McKnight to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell McKnight and Marie McKnight (Willis); his sister Linda McKnight; and his sister-in-law Priscilla Otto. He is survived by: his wife Marilyn McKnight; his daughter Carol Jean McKnight; his brother-in-law George Otto; his nieces and nephews, Margaret (Otto), Hurley (Don Hurley), Janet (Otto), Ruffing (Gene Ruffing), Bill Otto (Vicky Otto) and Eric McKnight; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Kristin Flannery (Kyle Flannery), Avery McKnight, Elizabeth McKnight, Morgan McKnight, Gabriel McKnight and Liam Flannery.

Visitation was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Jackman Hensley Funeral Home (215 E Broadway St, Harrison, OH 45030). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at the Glen Haven Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to "UC Foundation" writing in the check memo "In Memory of Richard McKnight", and a gift will go toward the UC Engineering Program or to the Aerospace Engineering Program in care of the funeral home.