Randolph "Randy" Knight

The man who "could talk a dog down off of a meat truck” spoke his last words on October 1, 2024.

Randolph “Randy” Leroy Knight passed away peacefully at his home in Westcliffe, CO on October 2, 2024.  His wife, daughter and two dogs were close by.  He was 76 years old.  He was born in Cortez, CO on February 23, 1948.  He grew up in the Southwest corner of Colorado and attended schools there. Randy graduated from Durango High School in 1966. He attended Fort Lewis College in Durango and graduated with a bachelor's degree in secondary education with a minor in history and Spanish.  He married Sandy Potthoff on August 2, 1969 in Westcliffe, CO.  

Randy worked in the forest industry before joining the Navy construction battalion. He served in Vietnam and Guam. Randy spent most of his life working in the woods, which he loved. He was a true mountain man who enjoyed elk hunting, fishing, hiking and camping.  Randy never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone in need.

Randy is survived by his wife, Sandy of Westcliffe; his daughter, Erica (Derek) Kilik and granddaughter, Sidney, all of Colorado Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy & Melba Knight; and brother, Roland Knight.

A celebration of life and reception, followed by lunch will be held on October 19, 2024 at 11:00 at Rancher’s Roost Banquet Facility at Cliff Lanes in Westcliffe, CO.

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