Paul Andrew Knight

Paul Andrew Knight, 73, of Belvidere, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton, NC.

Born on January 9, 1953, he was the son of the late Roger Thomas Knight and Elizabeth Ringerud Knight. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marlene Faye Knight; stepfather, Harry Butia; and two sisters, Barbara K. Franklin and Stephanie Knight.

Paul was an accomplished student who served as class president and president of the Key Club and was a member of the National Honor Society. He went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from The Ohio State University. He spent the majority of his career with Revlon, serving as a supervisor until his retirement.

Known for his kind and gentle spirit, Paul found his greatest joy in spending time with his grandchildren and supporting their activities. He was an avid Ohio State football fan and especially enjoyed cheering on the Carolina Pirates travel baseball team and attending Perquimans County baseball games.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Meagan K. Roberson and husband, Justin, of Belvidere, NC; son, Michael Knight of Edenton, NC; stepson, Thomas Laven and wife, Athena, of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters, Karen Elizabeth Murphy and Patricia Knight Bingham and husband, Carl; brother-in-law, Jeff Franklin; and six grandchildren, Elaina Laven, Krystyanna Laven, Rachel Ann Laven, Christopher Laven, Ty Roberson, and Emry Roberson.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2026, at Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, NC, with the Rev. Darryl Stallings and Tanner Thach officiating. The family will receive friends in the lobby of the funeral home immediately following the service and all other times at the home of Justin and Meagan Roberson, Belvidere, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Perquimans County High School Baseball Team, c/o Proctor CPA, PC, Attn: PCHS Athletic Booster Club, 1082 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, NC 27944.

Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, NC, is assisting the Knight family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.