Obituary of Alvin Knight

Alvin McKinney Knight, 92, husband of Charlotte Brashier Knight for 69 years, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Mr. Knight was born in Simpsonville to the late Fred Werron Knight and Nancy Estelle McKinney Knight.  He was a member of Mauldin First Baptist Church.  Alvin was a graduate of Simpsonville High School and an alumnus of Clemson University, where he earned a degree in structural engineering.  He retired from the US Army Corp of Engineers.  His career took him and his family to multiple locations along the East Coast to design bridges and dams.  Alvin and Charlotte retired to Simpsonville in 1986, where they planned and constructed their own home.  He led a good life as a faithful follower of Christ, a loyal friend, and loving husband, father and grandfather. 

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two sons, Ken Knight with wife Suzanne, and Phil Knight with wife Hara; eight grandchildren, Jake Knight with wife Alison, Erin Calderon with husband Roberto, Abel Knight, Joel Knight with wife Katherine, Anna Castleberry with husband Drew, Luke Knight, Seth Knight with wife Molly, and Ruth Tucker with husband Grant; and eleven great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by an infant brother, Joe Knight; and two sisters, Betty Boiter and Choice Ballenger.

A Celebration of Alvin’s Life will be 1 o’clock Saturday in the mausoleum chapel of Cannon Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Wade Leonard.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service.  Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to Mauldin First Baptist Church, 150 S. Main Street, Mauldin, SC 29662.