Obituary of Benjamin E. Knight, Jr.

Benjamin E. “Ben” Knight, Jr. Benjamin “Benji”, “Ben” E. Knight, Jr., age 20, left his earthly body to be with the Lord on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was born on July 20, 2002. Benji is survived by his loving family; including his mother Erin Eriksen, step-father Edward Eriksen, his father Benjamin Knight, Sr., and his significant other Tracie, three sisters: Braxtonnee Knight, Chelsey Knight, and Brooke Eriksen, as well as his Grandma Terrill, Grandma Ruth, Grandpa Oscar, Grandma Lucy, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, Benji always wore a smile on his face and had a wonderful sense of humor. He had a huge heart helping others. Ben graduated from Fort LeBoeuf H.S. with academic honors aspiring to reach high goals. He also graduated from Erie Technical School where he took up drafting. He enjoyed hunting, nature, spaceforce/NASSA, video games, electronics (3- D printer), making YouTube videos while doing experiments, skateboarding, and spending time with family and friends. Ben will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Services and interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery will be private. A celebration of life for Benji will occur in the near future. Details will be shared with family and friends once plans are finalized.