OWENSBORO – Ricky Dean Knight, 69, of Owensboro, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 3:14PM at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mr. Knight was born December 17, 1951, in Muhlenberg County. He was a diesel mechanic for Gaddie Excavation, and was a member of Stanley Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Hayes Knight; daughters Priscilla (Jimmy) Jones, Amy Knight, and Vanessa Knight (Michael Henry); grandchildren Arron Arbuckle, Ashley Knight, Blaze Knight, Taylor Knight, and Michael Knight; great-grandchildren Braylon Morris and Peyton Brooks; sisters Cathy Voss and Joyce Ann; and brother Harold Knight.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 1:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Jerry Carter officiating, assisted by Newman Voss. Burial in Old Bethel Cemetery in Greenville. Visitation will be Wednesday after 5:00PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.