Robert "Bob" Wayne Knight

Robert “Bob” Wayne Knight, age 74, of Brunswick, MO; passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO; with his family by his side. Bob was born the son of Shirley F. and Frankie L. (Eastin) Knight on January 28, 1949 in Marceline, MO. He was raised on a farm and helped his dad with the row crops and hog operation. Bob graduated from Keytesville High School in 1967. He attended the University of Missouri in 1971 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture where he was a member of FarmHouse fraternity. On December 29, 1994 he married Dixie at their country home located between Keytesville and Brunswick, MO. Bob was a Vo-Ag teacher and taught school at the Odessa, Salisbury, and Wellsville schools for a short time before spending the majority of his career teaching at Brunswick School for 28 years. During his time of teaching, he pursued and received his Master’s Degree in 1995 from Mizzou. Bob retired from teaching in 2001. After his retirement, Bob enjoyed trucking for a local farmer hauling grain during harvest, which was his favorite time of the year. He also loved to camp with Dixie in their motorhome, exploring many campsites across Missouri. Bob enjoyed spending time shooting the breeze with his many friends and especially took pleasure in spending time with his grandkids and going to their sporting events. Bob is survived by his wife Dixie of the home; and his children one son, Jon (Rachel) Knight of Salisbury, MO; one daughter, Jill (Jim) Adkinson of Windermere, FL; six grandchildren, Carissa Knight, Jaxon Knight, Sophia Knight, Scarlett Knight, Audrey Adkinson, and Parker Adkinson; one sister, Sue (Alan) House, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marilyn Rice. A time of visitation will be held August 6, 2023 from 2-4 PM at the Christian Church in Brunswick, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions have been suggested to the American Cancer Society and can be left at the church or mailed to Rhodes Funeral Home, 216 Linn Street, Brookfield, MO. 64628 Online condolences can be made at www.rhodesfh.com Arrangements are under the direction of Rhodes Funeral Home, Brookfield, MO.

Robert "Bob" Wayne Knight

January 28, 1949 - August 4, 2023