David Anthony Knight, 38, of Davenport, IA, went to be eternally with his loving mother and Jesus on August 28, 2020. Funeral Services will be at Weert's Funeral home, Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 1 pm, visitation is 1 hr prior to services. Memorials may be made to the family.
David was born June 13, 1982 in Davenport, IA to parents Luann K. Davis and Edward J. Knight. He grew up un Davenport, IA along with his big sister, Angie and attended Jackson Elementary School. He moved to south Florida with his mom and sister and attended schools in Coral Springs, then moved back during 6th grade, he then attended Rock Island/Milan schools. He earned his GED from Scott Community College. David worked in the manufacturing, warehouse and food industries including Greystone, Olive Garden and most recent at Berry Plastics. He loved his family and his pets. David was working very hard with the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center, learning how to manage his struggles with mental health issues, addictions and homelessness. He was very helpful for his peers and a great conversationalist, very motivated and honest with his struggles. He was known to always lift others up when they were down and have deep, thoughtful conversations.
David is survived by sister, Angela Kostka; his longtime significant other; nieces and nephew: Carmen & Raquel Backstrom and Desirae & Nolan Kostka; great nephews and niece Bentley, David & Leila, all of Davenport, IA; aunt & uncle Suann & Randy Lawson, Morrill KS and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by parents Luann Davis and Edward Knight; grandparents Dora & John McKee, aunts, an uncle and numerous cousins.
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