Obituary of Ron Knight

WEAVERVILLE – Herman Ronald Knight, age 77, of Weaverville, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022.

Ron was born on March 22, 1945, and was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. He was the son of the late Hubert Corn and Doris Fox Corn; he was also preceded in death by his former wife, Sandra Knight, who died in 2013. 

Ron retired from BASF as a research chemist. 

Surviving are his wife, Susie Hunter Knight; two daughters, Kim Faulkner (Clint) and Marcy Knight; and two sons, Scott Mashburn and Mark Knight (Angie); one stepson, John Banks (Tia); three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday, June 6, 2022, at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Avenue, Weaverville, NC. 

Those desiring to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider Buncombe County Humane Society, 14 Forever Friend Ln, Asheville, NC 28806.

Condolences may be offered to the family under Mr. Knight’s obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.