Patrick James McKnight, 68, of Butler, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Born March 10, 1957, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Albert R. McKnight Sr. and Glee (Cumberland) McKnight, who survives in Butler.
Patrick was a 1975 graduate of Butler Senior High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for four years, spending much of his service in England. Above all, Patrick was devoted to his family and found great joy in caring for those he loved.
He is survived by his mother; his siblings, Michael McKnight of Butler, Loretta Hershey of Evans City, Catherine (William) McGee of Albion, and Michelle (David) Grooms of Sarver; as well as his many nieces and nephews, Kaila, Albert R. III, Brandon, Richard, Amanda, Sarah, Mitchell, Maggie, Jacob, Rachael, William, John, Matthew, Melissa, Christopher, and Ashley; along with numerous great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Richard “Rick” McKnight Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler. Military honors will follow the service. Interment will be private.