OAKLAND – Dennis Wayne Knight, 64, passed away May 19, 2021 at his home in Oakland. He was born March 6, 1957 in Waterville, the son of Kenneth A. and Virginia A. (French) Knight.

He graduated from Messalonskee High School in 1976. On Feb. 14, 1977, he married Debbie Holt in Oakland. He worked at Turkey Lumber for several years, then, worked at Cascade Woolen Mill for some time and the railroad for the past and retired from there in 2019. Dennis was famous for is taxidermy for over 25 years.

He enjoyed stock car racing, hunting, fishing, and his favorite thing was Friday night garage night with his best friend, Mark Laurance who he loved like a brother.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Debbie (Holt) Knight of Oakland; daughter, Stacy L. Knight of Waterville, son, Denny L. Knight of Oakland; grandchildren, Hayden L. Sheets of Oakland, Brandon R. Knight of Oakland, Noella M. Peppin of Winslow, Gunner J. Peppin of Winslow, Bostyn D. Knight of Winslow, Bentley J. Knight of Oakland, Harper A. Knight of Oakland; sisters, Ester Paul and husband Gary of Chesterville, Rolene Harris of Chesterville, Linda Rackliff and husband Herbert of Waterville, brothers, Ugene Knight and wife Litras of Norridgewock, Donald Knight of Jay, Kenneth Knight and wife Jackie of Rome, Dana Knight and wife Sandra of Rome, sister-in-law Kerstin Knight of Rome; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Edward Knight, Vernal Knight, Roland Knight, sister, Joyce Witham, brothers-in-law, Elwood Harris, Leslie Witham and sisters-in-law, Nancy Knight, Maryann Knight.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 12:00 noon at his home, 552 Smithfield Road, Oakland.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME 04976.

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