Philip Silvanus Knight, Sr., age 80, transitioned from earthly life on Sep
28 th , 2023 at his home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his beloved wife
Alrica by his side.

Philip was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Silvanus Knight and Jean
Laura (Williams) Knight. He graduated from Westinghouse High School,
Pittsburgh, in 1961.

Philip attended Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, but
interrupted his studies to serve in the United States Marine Corps,
serving until 1968. After military service, he continued his studies,
graduating from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in
1980. He also completed his studies at Central State University,
graduating in 1988.

Philip was employed as an airline mechanic with USAir, retiring in 2002.
Philip is survived by his wife of 25 years, Alrica (Walters) Knight; son
Philip S. Knight, Jr., Gastonia, North Carolina; daughter Kara Jackson of
Tucson, Arizona; stepdaughter Clover Danville; stepson Rayon Danville;
sisters-in-law Andrea Walters and Marcia Neuville; brother-in-law Errol
Walters; grandchildren Kiya, Kendrick, and David.

Philip was preceded in death by his parents, Silvanus and Jean Knight.
Handling of Philip’s remains has been entrusted to Coston Family
Funeral Services, East Liberty branch, 427 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. Interment at Homewood Cemetery, 1599 S. Dallas Ave.,
Pittsburgh, PA. 15217