KNIGHT, Donald Dean

Published in Today's News Herald on Aug. 12, 2018 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Donald Dean Knight, 86, of Lake Havasu City, passed away peacefully at home with family on Aug. 4, 2018. Donald was born Aug. 8, 1931 to Howard and Gladys (Lloyd) Knight in Long Beach, California. Donald was raised in Long Beach and worked as a truck mechanic and driver. He married the love of his life, Kay. Soon after, Donald enlisted in the Army from 1952 to 1954. He used his mechanical skills to serve his country. Donald and Kay moved from Long Beach to raise their children in Anaheim, California. Donald enjoyed going out for a delicious breakfast. He loved watching NASCAR and solving jigsaw puzzles. In his younger days, Donald was an avid bowler and a team leader in many leagues. Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Knight, parents Howard and Gladys Knight and sister Marilyn Eubank. Donald is survived by his children Donald (Amy) C. Knight and Amber (Jeffery) L. Baragar, grandson Stephen (Tiffini) Willson, and great- granddaughter Trinity Kay. Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.