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. Survivors include his brother, Herman Knight of Drakesboro; step-daughter Mildred Maschelle Ashby of Drakesboro; and step-grandchildren Caleb Ashby and Alexx Ashby. Funeral services will be Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 2:00PM at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home, with Rev. Bobby Allen officiating. Burial in Union Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday after 5:00PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.