Beloved husband of the late Rosemary. Loving companion of Phyllis Livingstone.
Dear father of John Knighton (Jill) , Deborah Tallarico (Leo), and Beth Knighton (Michael McLachlan).
Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Erin, Abby, Tralon, Luke, and Kate.
Dear brother of Edward Knighton (Shirley). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington.

Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m.