Ray Ernie Knight, 80, of Oak Grove, Missouri, died Monday, July 27, at his home.

He was born Jan. 25, 1935, in Flatwoods, West Virginia, the son of Roy E. and Mabel (Hamilton) Knight.

He was united in marriage to Mary Josephine Chick on May 6, 1955, in Knob Noster, Missouri. She preceded him in death on Dec. 30, 2011.

Ray worked as a manager at the General Motors Leeds Plant in Kansas City, Missouri, for many years until his retirement. He loved farming and working with cattle. Ray also enjoyed working in his garden, being outside and eating watermelon. He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ray was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Oak Grove where he was also a deacon.

Ray is survived by his son, David Knight, and his fiancée, Missy, of Oak Grove; two granddaughters, Megan Schwartze and husband, Bryan, of Odessa, Missouri; and Heather Elliott and husband, Justin, of Oak Grove; one brother, Jim Ocheltree, of Sutton, West Virginia; sister-in-law, Mary Knight, of Weston, West Virginia; and four great-grandchildren, Bryce Schwartze, Bridyn Elliott, Natalie Schwartze and Alayah Elliott.

He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Raymond B. Knight.

Funeral services were Thursday, July 30, at the Community of Christ Church in Warrensburg, Missouri, with Pastor Robin Dyer and Pastor Bob Barrett officiating. Pallbearers were Bud Weisz, Cody Abel, Justin Elliott, Mark Franks, Aaron Franks and Adam Barrett.

Interment followed at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.