Paul William "Bill" McKnight

Paul William “Bill” McKnight, 80, of Terre Haute passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in the comfort of his home of 51 years. He was born January 17, 1945, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Glenn William McKnight and Vivian Decker McKnight. He grew up in Hamilton, OH with his wife of 47 years, Judy McKnight.

Survivors include his children, Dr. Christopher McKnight and COL(R) Caroline McKnight Smith (Jonathan); brother Mr. Kim McKnight (Karen); brothers-in-law Mr. Michael Kihm (Susan), Mr. Tom Kihm (Jacquie), and Mr. Dave Kihm; sister-in-law Mrs. Karen Melko (John); step grandson Mr. Liam Hayden; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith (Judy) McKnight; his parents; and his sister, Mrs. Lynn Johnson.

Bill graduated from Xavier High School, Xavier University and was a manager at several car dealerships over his career. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the IN Army National Guard. He enjoyed flower gardening, maintaining a beautiful yard, fishing, and doing crossword puzzles. He also was an avid bridge player and belonged to the Monday and Wednesday Sycamore Club bridge clubs. Bill was well known for his sarcastic humor, always being up for a good laugh, and mild manner. Bill was loved and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 3:00-6:00 PM on Sunday, April 13th, 2025, at Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, at St. Peter-in-Chains Catholic Church in Hamilton, Ohio. Burial will be immediately following mass in St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Hamilton, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation or the American Lung Association.