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Master and Commander Posts: 1128 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Sunday Obits https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=eternal%20patrol%20by%20ussvi The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted. I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate. Coyote KNIGHT .. .. .. Uncasville - Joseph C. "Jay" Knight Jr. of Uncasville, passed away Sept. 5, 2024. Jay was born in Raceland, La., May 29, 1949. He was the eldest son to parents, Joseph C. Knight Sr. and Marguerite (Hargis) Knight. He graduated from Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, in 1967, and then enrolled at LSU and played basketball for two years. Jay joined the U.S. Navy submarine service from 1969 to 1975, serving aboard the Robert E. Lee SSBN 601 Blue Crew. After his service, he worked for Interstate Electronics Corp. retiring in 2011 after 36 years. He was a loving husband to his wife Cindy for 51 years. She survives him, along with his sister Marguerite, who gave a great deal of her time, expertise and considerable kindness during his illness. He is also survived by brother Alex "Butch" who flew here from Louisiana to spend time with Jay and his youngest brother George. His nephews, nieces and all relatives in the Knight and Hargis families will miss him. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Paul. Jay was an avid fan of all LSU sports. Enjoying several sporting activities, he was especially fond of golf. He played in many U.S. States. When his company assigned him to England, he played St. Andrews in Scotland "Old Course" with three friends who flew over from Connecticut. He was an officer in the Montville Golf League for several years prior to his illness. He will be missed by his close golfing buddies, Waz, John, Steve, Bill, Ray, Bing and many others. Jay will also be missed by a large group of special cousins and dear friends here in Connecticut. As a member of the Montville Polish American Club, he participated in many events and enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow members. EVERMAN .. .. .. Capt. Leon Ervin Everman passed away at home, after a battle with prostate cancer, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. He was born November 26, 1938, in Twin Falls, ID, to Glenn Ed and Pearle Faye Uthe Everman and grew up in the country surrounding Winston, MO. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Martha Martin Everman; his children Stephen Joseph (Kristina), Lynn Marie (Paul) Gee, David Glenn (Anne), Grace (Dominic) Balestrieri; and stepson, Stephen (Patricia) Frair; grandchildren are Ashley (deceased) and Nathaniel, Samuel and Tatum Gee, Gabriel and Jocelyn, Luca and Leo Balestrieri, and Emma and Gibson Frair. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Jerry Dale Everman. Leon left Missouri at 17 to attend the United States Naval Academy graduating in 1960. Afterwards, he served in the Submarine Force until he retired as a Captain 30 years later. After nuclear power training he served on the USS Nathan Hale, the USS Henry Clay, the USS John C Calhoun, and was commanding officer of the USS George Bancroft. In addition to these boats, he served in several management and training commands, primarily in Charleston, SC. He retired as Director of Undersea Manpower, Personnel and Training at the Pentagon. He retired again from Clinton Power Station in Illinois as Director of Plant Radiation Protection in 1996. The next few years were spent monitoring his youngest's whereabouts and making sure she did her homework. Eventually he and Martha were able to take some wonderful trips and spend winters in a second home in Beaufort, SC. Leon played golf as part of a special foursome of dear friends, very much enjoyed his time in the Young Men's Club, and was the faithful hardware guy at the Second Pres Group Sale for many years. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, gifts to Second Presbyterian Church or the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal would be appreciated. | ||
