Robert Wesley McKnight, age 34 of Pulaski passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 in the Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski.
Born April 28, 1979 in Winston Salem, North Carolina, he is the son of Charles McKnight and Karen Webb Edwards. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather, Herbert Webb.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served in Iraq.
He is survived by
His wife- Jennifer Nicole McKnight-Pulaski,
Mother- Karen Webb Edwards- Hillsville,
Father- Charles McKnight-Lowgap, N.C.,
Brother- Matthew McKnight and wife, Kaili-Pulaski,
Niece- Lexi McKnight & Nephew- Aiden McKnight-Pulaski,
Grandmother- Lilly Webb- Hillsville,
Grandparents- James and Gelene McKnight- Lowgap, N.C.,
Father-in-law & Mother-in-law-
Jerry and Judy Sneed- Kingsport, TN.,
Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law-
Julie and Sal Jimenez-Cincinnati, OH.,
Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law
Jon and Morgan Sneed, Renton, WA
Many Aunts, Uncles & Cousins
Funeral services will be held Tuesday 2:00 p.m., June 11, 2013 in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. David Johnson officiating.
Interment will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin with full military honors conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Bower Funeral Home,Pulaski.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be sent to the Disabled American Veterans,2383 Roanoke Blvd., Salem,Va 24153 or to the United States Marines Toys for Tots Foundation.18251 Quantico Gateway Dr.,Triangle,VA 22172
To send online condolences to the family, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com
Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.