April 27, 1936 – March 26, 2025
Warren Edward Knight, a quiet kind man, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Fort Scott, KS. Warren was 88 years old. He was born in Centerville Kansas on April 27, 1936 to hard working and loving parents Harry Austin and Minnie Be le (Kline) Knight. He graduated from Parker High School in 1954 while he helped on the family farm near Centervi le, KS. He went on various adventures after High School, then served as a Private First Class in the United States Army in the 47th Field Hospital, 67th Medical Group at Fort Sam Houston Texas and continued his service to others as a member of the American Legion Post 25 in Fort Scott, KS. He was an excellent Carpenter for Capital Federal as a member of the International Painters and A lied Trades Union in the Kansas City area until his retirement in 2000. His passion and work ethic were inspirational to anyone who was privileged enough to witness it.
Warren was a confirmed bachelor until he met Erma Rose (Sluder). They married on October 17, 1975 and then spent many enjoyable years together. Family was important to Warren and he could always be found at family reunions smiling at the camera, pitching horseshoes that spun like a Frisbie, and making everyone laugh with his unexpected wit.
Watching the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, collecting old car license plates, coins, and other memorabilia were things Warren enjoyed doing. He loved old cars and could talk about every one he owned and what it meant to him.
Warren was preceded in death by his wife Erma, his parents, and 10 siblings: Wi lard, Francis, Wendel, Enid, Thelma, Kenneth, Maurine, Harold, Carolyn and H. Roger.
Warren is survived by many loving nieces and nephews, a step-daughter, step-granddaughter, and step-great granddaughter.
Memorial Service wi l be held at the Fort Scott National Cemetery on April 8, 2025 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Legion Charities or Medical Lodge of Fort Scott.
Graveside services wi l be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 8th at the U. S. National Cemetery. Military honors wi l be provided by the American Legion. Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Medicalodge Activity Fund or the American Legion and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com
