Richard (Dick) J. Knight, 64, returned to his creator on November 25, 2011. He was born in Utica, NY, on August 25, 1947, the son of Horace and Jennie Beaudry Knight. After his formal education and training, Richard received his Barber License and opened his own business in Chadwicks, renowned throughout the area. On his days off Richard would visit area hospitals and Nursing Homes, donating his trade to all who were in need of a shave and a haircut. Richard joined the US Navy during the Vietnam War and proudly served on the Battleship New Jersey and was honorably discharged from the Naval reserves in 1975. After serving his country, Richard returned to his Barber Shop to work until his retirement. He was a proud member of the DAV chapter 82. In 1975, Richard married his soul-mate Kathleen Pryor. They shared 37 loving and faithful years together. Richard had a life-long passion for the outdoors, hunting, fishing and shooting. He especially enjoyed the many hours talking about it with his father-in-law, John. As a young man he boxed for recreation and was thrilled watching all levels of boxing matches. He loved reading his Bible and truly enjoyed his lemon meringue pie. He was a kind and gentle man with a wonderful sense of humor. His laugh was a burst of joy to hear. Along with his wife Kathy, Richard also cherished his son, daughter, daughter-in-law and took special pride in his three grandchildren, Livy, Lyra, and Michael. The girls will greatly miss their Grandpa "BoBo." Richard's smile, laugh, and passion for everything he loved will live on forever through all those left behind. In our hearts, Richard will forever be following that buck through the brush and watching his favorite boxer dance like a butterfly and sting like a bee. Richard is survived by his loving wife Kathleen (Kathy) Pryor Knight; son, Mark and Jaci Knight of Huntersville, NC; granddaughters, Livy and Lyra; daughter, Maureen and Cliff Bleau and grandson, Michael Ruggerio; sisters, Geraldine K. Jones of North Bay, NY & Jacqueline and Fred Darling of Washington Mills; brother, David M. Knight of New Hartford; sister-in-law, Monetta Knight of Clinton; and all the family members who gave so much of themselves in search of Richard: Tommy, Donna, David, Carol, Chucky, Mathew, Linda, Bob, Bob, Johnny, Jimmy, Andrew, Jami, Scott, Jonathan, Justin, Eileen and our Butler road family. Richard was predeceased by his brothers, Thomas Knight and Charles (Chuck) Knight and his parents Horace and Jennie Knight. Private funeral services were held at the John L. Matt Funeral Home at3309 Oneida Street, Chadwicks, NY 13319 where the commander of DAV post 89 officiated . Richard's family will be forever grateful to all who gave of their time to cover the vast area, over three long cold days, in search of Richard. Special thanks to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department, NYS Forest Rangers, NYS Aviation Unit, multiple fire departments, and all the friends and people who left their Thanksgiving dinner and came to our assistance. Additional thanks to the restaurants and businesses which graciously donated food and drink for the great multitude of people who came to find a wonderful man. Your great kindnesses will be held in our hearts and minds forever. We can never say thank you enough. Kathy and Mark would like to express special thanks to Debbie, Beckie, Zoraida, Eileen, and Christine who have helped with the arrangements. In memory of Richard J. Knight contributions maybe made to the Sauquoit Fire Department, 9531 Pinnacle Rd, Sauquoit, NY 13456. To send an online message of sympathy ; www.johnlmatt funeralhome.com