ALL ARE INVITED TO A LUNCHEON FOLLOWING THE SERVICE AT ASBURY UMC SOUTH,
4760 WINCHESTER PIKE, COLUMBUS, OH 43232.
Christopher John McKnight, age 50 of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, June
26, 2012. Chris was born in West Union, Iowa November 22, 1961, son of Joyce
Vesey Park and the late Charles McKnight. Also preceded in death by his maternal
grandfather, M. David Vesey and paternal grandparents, Howard and Josephine
McKnight. Chris graduated Valedictorian from Groveport Madison High School,
Class of 1980 and went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from The Ohio State
University where he earned a degree in Computer Science Engineering. Chris
always enjoyed working, most recently as a software engineer for Lockheed
Martin. He was a competitive man who always knew exactly what he wanted. He
sometimes could have strong political views, enjoyed watching comedy TV re-runs
and was a big O.S.U. football fan. Most of all however, Chris loved scuba diving
and had the opportunity throughout his life to travel all over the world diving.
He will be greatly missed by his loving mother, Joyce (Larry) Park; siblings,
David McKnight, JoEllen McKnight, Douglas McKnight, and SueEllen (Ron, Jr.)
Ball; step-sister, Nichole (Roger) Davis; maternal grandmother, Hazel Vesey;
nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends. Funeral services will
be held at 1 P.M. Saturday, June 30, 2012 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E.
Livingston Ave., where family will receive friends from 11 A.M. until time of
service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of
Central Ohio, 1379 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Joyce and family, so sorry to hear about Chris. He was a neat kid growing up and fun to hang out with. We have lost touch over the years, but mom, Mary Hartman, also sends her love and regrets over your loss.
Catrina (Hartman) Zanotto - July 02 at 05:36 PMMy deepest sympathies to the McKnight/Park family.
Kathy Frank - July 02 at 05:01 PM3 files added to the album Freshman School Pics
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Thanks for these additional pictures! Joyce
Joyce Park - July 01 at 07:47 PMChris was instrumental in my obtaining my first software developer position twenty years ago, in Sterling Heights, Michigan. My fondest memories of Chris would be the times we rode back to Columbus together, with They Might Be Giants or The Clash tapes playing, as we joked and discussed work, co-workers, politics, sports, women, and music. I am glad we had those times, and I am happy for him that he enjoyed all those tropical vacations - scuba diving!
Roger Cole - June 29 at 11:56 AMYou and Tommy and Jim meant a lot more than you know to Chris. Thanks!
Joyce Park - July 01 at 07:48 PMI'm so very, very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies and
thoughts are with all of the family. Although our paths have not
crossed for many years, I smile as I recall memories of the great
times we had through the church youth group and our many family get
togethers.
Debbi Grove Alt
No words can truly express the grief you must be feeling. Please know you are not alone in those feelings. The years and distance have kept our families apart, but you are forever loved.
Sheila Fish - June 28 at 09:07 AMDave,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My
thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during
this difficult time.
So sorry to hear about Chris. Sending thoughts and prayers for all.
Margaret, Bob and Adam Rogers - June 27 at 07:36 PMMcKnight family so sorry to here about Chris he will be missed by the whole family
Matthew and Leann Vesey - June 27 at 08:11 PMOMG! Where have the years gone. So very sorry to hear
about Chris. Our prayers and love are with you all.
Cyndi Porter
