Gordon G. Knight, age 97, of Dexter Twp., MI, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.
Gordon was born January 1, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the son of Charles and Eveline Knight. He is survived by his three children, Kathryn (John) Briceland of Clarkston, MI, Amy (Chris) Roloff-Marek of Oregon, and Roger (Sarah) Knight of Colorado; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren who admired him deeply; and his sister, Joan Finch of Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Knight, and daughter, Cynthia R. Norwood.
Gordon also lived in Moran Township in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where he enjoyed the nature surrounding the cabin he and his wife built on Lake Michigan and the fellowship at St. Ignace United Methodist Church. Gordon was a faithful man who was a member and lay leader at North Lake United Methodist Church, and he enjoyed the fellowship and friends there.
Gordon served in the Korean War, retired after 30 years as Civil/Structural Engineer with Ford Motor Company, was a member of Pinckney American Legon Post 419, and the Ottawa Long Rifle group, where he and his wife, Pat, enjoyed participating in historical re-enactments and attending national rendezvous.
Gordon was beyond generous with his time, money, and care. He was known for his witty sense of humor as well as his ability to create, build, and survive. He approached life with curiosity, ingenuity, and spirit. Gordon touched countless lives and left so many better for having known him and will carry his memory, influence, and his legacy with them always.
A Memorial Service will be held at North Lake United Methodist Church, Chelsea, on Tuesday, January 5, 2027, at 12:00 p.m. , where the family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
