LITTLE CREEK - Robert C. "Bob" Knight passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the home of his son surrounded by his loving family. He was 87. Robert was born on March 26, 1924, in Little Creek, son of the late John and Emma (Smith) Knight. He was a heavy equipment operator for bridge construction. Robert enjoyed watching baseball, playing golf, riding his bike, and walking his dog Lady. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Knight in 2011. Robert is survived by two sons, Robert E. Knight and his wife Jill of Magnolia, with whom he lived, and Ronald E. Knight and his wife Lynnette Knight of Dover; grandchildren, Sara A. Knight of Felton, Joshua R. Knight of Magnolia, Megan Knight, and Rebecca Knight of Dover; and two great-grandsons. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, at the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may gather one hour earlier. Burial will follow in Barratt's Chapel Cemetery, Frederica. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901; or the Kent County S.P.C.A., 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934. Letters of condolence can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.