Robert Lee "Bob" Knight Sr., age 92 of Sanford, passed away on Friday (10/18/2024) at his home.  He was born on April 27, 1932, son of the late Walter Percy Knight and Addie Elizabeth Hubbard Knight.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Anna Lorene and Bobbi Jean and his first wife, Betty Knight.  When asked where he was born, Bob would reply that he was born in Reidsville, NC in the shade of the Lucky Stike Tobacco Sheds.   He was retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer after serving 20 years.  He also retired from Mac's Business Supply and was an employee and volunteer at Central Carolina Hospital.  Bob loved to travel, and Key West Florida was his favorite place in the entire world.  He was a member of Saint Luke United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Biddle Sunday School Class and a member of the Thursday morning bible study group.  He loved to sing and traveled often to attend the Gaither Homecoming concerts.  He was a Mason for many years, loved to wear hats and never met a stranger.  Surviving is his wife, Gayle Steinberg Knight of the home.  Daughters, Linda Faye Knight (Ricky James) of Sanford, NC, Brenda Hunt (Wayne) of Prospect Hill, NC, Diane Oldham (David) of Sanford, NC, Christina Hull (Michael) of Greensboro, NC and Keli Queen (Larry) of Concord, NC; Sons, Robert Lee Knight Jr. (Betty) of Lancaster, SC and James William Knight of Sanford, NC; Sister, Nancy Graham of Pennsylvania; brother, Gary Graham of Florida and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  A celebration of life service with military honors will be held on Saturday (10/26/2024) at 1:00 PM at Saint Luke United Methodist Church with Rev. Eddie Hill officiating.  The family will receive friends at the church following the service.  In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial gifts be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Saint Luke United Methodist Church Mary Tullock fund, 2916 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC 27330.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc.