Ralph Knight

Ralph Knight, 100, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM.

He was born on November 6, 1914 in Valpariso, Nebraska, the son of Henry & Ida Knight who preceded him in death.

Ralph Married Frances Sita on November 1, 1938 in Hillside, Maryland. They were residents of Roswell since 1946. Fran and Daughter, Elizabeth preceded him in death.

He worked for the US Geological Survey and the Federal Employees Credit Union.

Ralph was a Navy Radio Operator in WWII. He was an avid woodworker and Ham radio Operator, serving as the secretary of the Pecos Valley Amateur Radio club for many years.

Ralph was also a motorcycle enthusiast since 1936 and continued to ride until he was 98 years old.

Survivors include his Son, Richard and wife Janetta of Albuquerque, Grandchildern Cindy, Rick, Chris and wife Maria, and Tim; Great-grandchildren Ryan, Rachel, Sierra, and Dillion Knight


A funeral service will be held Saturday March 28, 2015 at 10:00 am at Ballard chapel with Timothy Arlet officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park. Ralph will lie in state at the Ballard Funeral Home Friday and the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 PM Friday afternoon.

The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Ralph's name to the Salvation Army, 612 W. College , Roswell NM 88201.

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory
910 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Friday, March 27, 2015
4:00 to 6:00 pm

Service

Funeral Service

Ballard Funeral Chapel
910 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Saturday, March 28, 2015
10:00 am

Cemetery

Memory Lawn Memorial Park
2605 E. 19th Street
Roswell, NM  88201

Memorial Contributions

612 W. College
Roswell, NM  88201