Donald Richard Knight

Donald Richard Knight passed peacefully at Hunterdon Medical Center on March 2, 2024, with his wife and children at his bedside.

The son of Herb and Ethel Knight, Don was born on March 10, 1938, in Merced, California. After graduating from Kingsburg High School and Fresno State University, he served in the United States Army as part of the ceremonial squad at the National Cemetery on Long Island, NY. While serving in the Army, he met his beloved wife, Kathleen. After graduating from the Biblical Seminary of New York, he served as an ordained pastor at Presbyterian churches in Smithtown, NY, Belmar, NJ and West Islip, NY. Upon retirement, Don resided in Flemington, NJ.

Don will be remembered for his love, faith, kindness, creativity, humor and gentle compassion, which were evident throughout his life in his ministry and personal relationships.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, children, Tim Knight (Holly Horner), Amy Clarkson (Tim Clarkson), Peter Knight (Alex Grindle), grandchildren, Joshua Clarkson, Kate Clarkson, Sean Clarkson, Liam Knight, Eli Knight and brother, Gary Knight (Lea Knight). He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Patricia (who is survived by her husband, Tom James).

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at The Flemington Presbyterian Church, under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. A light reception and private interment will follow. A livestream link to the service can be found by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/FlemingtonPresbyterian/videos

Memorial gifts can be made in Don’s memory to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance at https://pda.pcusa.org/

For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.