Danny Varlin Knight

Danny Varlin Knight, 74, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born March 28, 1948, in Little Laurel, WV, son of the late George D. Knight and Nellie Hosey Knight.

Danny was a former employee of American Efird, Mt. Holly, NC. He loved to build and tinker as a hobby; he also loved to fish and hunt. Some know him as "Mountain Man".

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Melinda Knight, and Terri Wooten; and siblings, Evelyn Knight, Jennings Knight, Lorene Mullens, Bobby Knight, Gerald Knight, Troy Knight, and Garlon Knight.

Danny is survived by his wife, Melba Louise Dillon Knight; sons, Daniel Knight (Heather), and Travis Knight; daughter, Donna Wallace (Lewis); grandchildren, Ronnie Wooten, Melissa Durbin, Erica Humphries and husband Jonathan, Chance Knight, Jesse Wooten, Jessica Siebenthaler, David Knight, Addison Knight, and Dalton Knight; great-grandchildren, Julian Durbin, Apollo Branch, Meilah Branch, and Elijah Humphries; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 2pm on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service – 216 Archie Whitesides Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com