Obituary of RUFUS CARR KNIGHT JR.

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - February 5, 1994

Rufus C. Knight Jr., 80, a resident of Boykins, died on Friday, Feb. 4, 1994, at Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin. 
Mr. Knight was a native of Southampton County and was the son of the late Rufus C. Sr. and Virgie Stephenson Knight. He was a retired salesman from Meherin Packing Co. He was a member of Boykins United Methodist Church and the Boykins American Legion Post (NU)276. 
He is survived by his wife, Clarine D. Knight, and his son, Thomas C. Knight of Boykins. 
A graveside service will be conducted in Beechwood Cemetery on Sunday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Bob Gochenour. The family will receive friends at Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Memorial donations may be made to Boykins United Methodist Church or Boykins Volunteer Rescue Squad. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: D2
Copyright (c) 1994 The Virginian-Pilot

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Rufus C. Knight Jr. of Boykins died on 4 Feb 1994 at Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin at age 80. 

A graveside service was held at Beechwood Cemetery on Sunday, 6 Feb 1994, at 2 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Bob Gochenour. 

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RUFUS CARR KNIGHT JR.

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - 5 February 1994

Rufus C. Knight Jr., 80, a resident of Boykins, died on Friday, Feb. 4, 1994, at Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin. 

Mr. Knight was a native of Southampton County and was the son of the late Rufus C. Sr. and Virgie Stephenson Knight. He was a retired salesman from Meherin Packing Co. He was a member of Boykins United Methodist Church and the Boykins American Legion Post (NU)276. 

He is survived by his wife, Clarine D. Knight, and his son, Thomas C. Knight of Boykins. 

A graveside service will be conducted in Beechwood Cemetery on Sunday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Bob Gochenour. The family will receive friends at Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Memorial donations may be made to Boykins United Methodist Church or Boykins Volunteer Rescue Squad. 

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| Name  | Value                                                              |
| Name  | Rufus C. Knight Jr.                                                |
| Age   | 80 years                                                           |
| Birth | 1913 (estimated); Unknown location                                 |
| Death | 4 February 1994; Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin, Virginia |
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| Name                     | Relationship         | Residence         |
| Rufus C. Knight Jr.      | Decedent             | Boykins           |
| Rufus C. Knight Sr.      | Father (predeceased) | Not stated        |
| Virgie Stephenson Knight | Mother (predeceased) | Not stated        |
| Clarine D. Knight        | Wife (survivor)      | Boykins (implied) |
| Thomas C. Knight         | Son (survivor)       | Boykins           |
| Rev. Bob Gochenour       | Funeral officiant    | Not stated        |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 5 February 1994     |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | D                   |
| Page     | D2                  |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Native of Southampton County. 
• Retired salesman from Meherin Packing Co. 
• Member of Boykins United Methodist Church. 
• Member of Boykins American Legion Post (NU)276. 
• Memorial donations to Boykins United Methodist Church. 
• Memorial donations to Boykins Volunteer Rescue Squad. 

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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