Gary Edward Knight 65, of Brook Park passed away Wednesday December 19, 2012 at Southwest General Hospital following a long illness. He was born December 25, 1946 in Cleveland. Gary served in the U.S. Army, and retired from Ford Motor Co. following 41 years of services as a plumber/pipe fitter. He treasured time with his wife, and was a "Jack of all trades". Survivors include his wife of 9 years; Jean M. (nee: Murphy), a daughter; Dawn Adkins (Norm), a son; Edward, two sisters; Darlene and Debbie, two brothers; Greg and Kenny and 2 grandchildren. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; Edward and Lois (nee: White) Knight. Friends may call 1-4 PM Sunday December 23, 2012 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Monday December 24, 2012. Rev. Stephen Carter, Pastor of North Eaton Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be at Butternut Ridge Cemetery in Eaton Twp. where V.F.W. Post 1079 will provide full military honors. Memorial contributions can be sent to the family in c/o the funeral home. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 10:00 AM Monday December 24, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 1-4 PM Sunday December 23, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio