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Elbert Leslie “Buddy” Knight

December 21, 1941 - February 22, 2012
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Visitation
Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home
536 Bradford Street
Beechmont, KY 42326
Saturday 2/25, 5:00 pm
Service
Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home
536 Bradford Street
Beechmont, KY 42326
Sunday 2/26, 2:00 pm

DRAKESBORO – Elbert Leslie “Buddy” Knight, 70, of Drakesboro, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Regional Medical Center. Mr. Knight was born December 21, 1941 in Muhlenberg County. He was a retired coal miner and of the General Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Knight; and brother, Albert Knight. SurvivorsContinue Reading

Caleb Shane Ashby left a message on November 12, 2014:
Papaw, I just wanted to say I love you and miss you dearly. I'm getting a memorial tattoo for you on 11-14-14. just wanted you to know I think about you and Nana everyday and its all I have not to break down and cry. rest in peace Papaw... Love always, Caleb Ashby, papaw's number 1 man. R.I.P. Elbert "Buddy" Knight. gone forever... never forgotten
Karen & Benjamin Sorrels left a message on February 25, 2012:
My thought's and prayers go out to Caleb And Alexx. No more pain for grandpa Buddy. He and grandma Mildred will always be by your side.God Bless you and be with you. many memories come back to myself and Ben in the last 2 years of helping ya. Love and always keep you in our hearts. Michelle and the boys if you need us call.
Donnie and Devita Wood left a message on February 25, 2012:
Buddy,we thought alot of you a very caring person always took good care of Mildred and those grandkids,your pain here on this earth and your race is done and you are in God's loving arms,we love and will miss you !
Cookie Piper left a message on February 24, 2012:
Buddy as I've known you all my life went to school together our dads were the best of friends you will always be remembered by me as my buddy and good friend always so kind and friendley. May you rest in peace my friend.
Debbie Knight Sheeks left a message on February 24, 2012:
We all knew you as "Buddy"...you will be greatly missed. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will always be remembered. Thank you for always being there for us in times of need. I will cherish and treasure the memories of your life. You were loved by many...and you kindness and humor will always be remembered. Dan will be lost without you. You were not only his cousin but his best friend and like a brother. If it were not for you watching over Dan we may have lost him months ago. Dan loved you dearly and will miss you greatly. You taking care of your step great grand children speaks highly of your unconditional love and your concern for those around you. R.I. P. Buddy...you were loved and your passing will leave a void in the hearts of many. On behalf of Herman & Marguerite Knights children and their families.
Tucker Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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