Allen W. Knight

Allen W. Knight, 77, of Massillon, passed away on December 7, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1946, in West Union, West Virginia, to the late Ancil and Betty (Waldo) Knight.

He was a 1965 graduate of Pennsboro High School in West Virginia. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Allen was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.

He worked as a heater for Republic Steel and retired after 40 years of service.

Allen was a former member of Massillon Baptist Temple.

His greatest passion in life was spending time with his beloved daughter and grandson who were his pride and joy. He did enjoy hunting, fishing, and was known in the neighborhood for having the best garden around.

In addition to his parents, Allen was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jennifer Knight.

He will be deeply missed by his daughter Lisa (David) Sommers; grandson Storm Sommers; siblings Ancil (Bonnie) Knight and Cheryl (Robert) Leasure; longtime companion Leslie Spencer and her children Mike and Kimberly and their children, Ethan, Zack, Brianna and Jacob, who lovingly called him “Pap”.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time.